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Past Events
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
Thu, 19 SeptMycenae House19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UKIntroduction to the Stella Cinderella, a talk by Simon Nosworthy about Caroline Herschel; and Alice Everett, the Greenwich Astronomer who Mapped the Stars, a talk by Mary Dooley. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER- Multiple DatesSat, 14 SeptTalbot Place14 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 23:00Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3 0TZ, UK
CONFIRMED ON for Saturday 31 August: Public Solar Viewing Session at the Royal Observatory GreenwichSat, 31 AugRoyal Observatory Greenwich31 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK- CONFIRMED ON for Friday 23rd August: Public Solar Viewing Session at the Royal Observatory GreenwichFri, 23 AugRoyal Observatory Greenwich23 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
- CONFIRMED ON for Saturday 17 August: Public Solar Viewing Session at the Royal Observatory GreenwichSat, 17 AugRoyal Observatory Greenwich17 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, 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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