Hampstead Scientific Society
Patrick Hepburn at the observatory of the Hampstead Scientific Society circa 1910 | |
| Abbreviation | HSS |
|---|---|
| Formation | July 1899 |
| Legal status | Registered Charity |
| Purpose | Science, including Amateur astronomy |
| Location | |
Region served | UK |
| Membership | Public |
| Website | HSS, CATS/ATMoL |
The Hampstead Scientific Society (HSS) in north London was founded in July 1899 as the Hampstead Astronomical and General Scientific Society by P.E. Vizard. It aims to be inclusive, promoting and nurturing an interest in all branches of science, while catering for wide levels of knowledge, from layman to expert alike. The society maintains specialist astronomy and meteorology sections and runs a programme of lectures on various scientific topics in the Hampstead area of North West London.
The HSS is a registered charity which is affiliated with the British Science Association and the Richmond Scientific Society. Its President for many years was Professor Heinz Wolff.