Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society (SARAS) is a Registered Charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire.

One of the aims of the society is to promote the study of Astronomy within Scarborough and the surrounding area. We do this by working with local schools, Scouts and Guide groups to help with their curriculum and astronomy badges; and by hosting public events around the area.

We hold regular Public Stargazing Nights at the John Harper Observatories in Dalby Forest, which takes advantage of the dark skies inside the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

We also arrange for guest speakers at our monthly meetings in East Ayton, Scarborough, to talk to our members and visitors on a wide range of astronomical topics.

On Tuesday 8th January 2013 it was announced that the site of the observatories in Dalby Forest had been granted Dark Sky Status by UK Dark Sky Discovery and in 2020 became part of the North Yorkshire Moors Dark Sky Reserve.