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Past Events
Sat, 21 DecStatue of General James Wolfe21 Dec 2024, 12:00 – 18:00Statue of General James Wolfe, Unnamed Road, London SE10 8XJ, UK
Thu, 12 DecTrafalgar Tavern12 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 23:00Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, London SE10 9NW, UK12 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 23:00Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, London SE10 9NW, UKWe are excited to invite you to our Christmas Social at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich on Thursday, 12th December from 7pm. WE WOULD LIKE MEMBERS TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT TO ENSURE WE HAVE AMPLE SPACE. DETAILS ON HOW TO SIGN UP WILL BE SENT IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.
Mon, 09 DecRMG Lecture Theatre09 Dec 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK09 Dec 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UKby Professor Andrew Coates, Professor and Deputy Director at University College London - Mullard Space Science Laboratory Mars is the nearest location where life could have evolved in our solar system... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Multiple DatesSat, 07 DecTalbot Place07 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK07 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UKBlackheath Observing Event Cancelled We’re making an early decision to cancel this weekend’s Blackheath observing event due to the arrival of Storm Darragh. The weather conditions make observing impossible, which is particularly frustrating after also having to cancel November’s event.
Thu, 05 DecMycenae House05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UKBy Frank Dutton. FRAS. Astronomy in China, Korea & Japan presents a total change to how we in the west look at the night sky. You could call it astronomical dyslexia, only two constellations in the Chinese night DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Sat, 30 NovUniversity of Greenwich & ROG30 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 18:00University of Greenwich & ROG, London SE10 9LS, UK30 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 18:00University of Greenwich & ROG, London SE10 9LS, UKTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Flamsteed Astronomy Society is joining forces with The British Astronomical Association (BAA) and the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) to bring you this fantastic opportunity to explore the basics of astronomy. Registration and refreshments from 9 am!
Mon, 18 NovRMG Lecture Theatre18 Nov 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK18 Nov 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UKby Professor Andy Bunker, Professor of Astrophysics at University of Oxford The James Webb Space Telescope launched on Christmas Day in 2021 and is now making spectacular observations of the Universe... THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Tue, 12 NovRoyal Observatory Greenwich12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UKExperience exclusive access to the Royal Observatory with a private tour, and guided stargazing or a tailored Planetarium show. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER- Multiple DatesSun, 10 NovTalbot Place10 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
Thu, 07 NovMycenae House07 Nov 2024, 18:00 – 20:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK07 Nov 2024, 18:00 – 20:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UKA friend at Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society introduced Rob to the Bedford Catalogue (first published 1844) around 2004. Rob has since updated the position of all 850 objects DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Thu, 24 OctMycenae House24 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK24 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UKJoin us for an evening of exploration with two captivating talks! Discover the life and legacy of French astronomer Camille Flammarion with Tony Milon, plus Tej Dyal's artistic journey through astrophotography. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER- Tue, 22 OctRoyal Observatory Greenwich22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UKTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Experience exclusive access to the Royal Observatory with a private tour, and guided stargazing or a tailored Planetarium show. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Mon, 14 OctRMG Lecture Theatre14 Oct 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK14 Oct 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UKby Dr Matthew Bothwell, Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge Despite its importance, Dark Matter has never actually been detected... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Multiple DatesSat, 12 OctTalbot Place12 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK- Multiple DatesSat, 05 OctTalbot Place05 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
Mon, 23 SeptRMG Lecture Theatre23 Sept 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK23 Sept 2024, 19:15 – 21:00RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UKby Dr Megan Argo, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire The last year has witnessed significant lunar mission activity including the first commercial lunar landing... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER- Multiple DatesFri, 20 SeptTalbot Place20 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 22:30Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
Previous Lectures and Events
An (almost) complete list of previous Flamsteed Astronomy Society Lectures and Talks can be found in the following PDF document. Some early lectures are missing, but we will add to this when information is found:
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