Abingdon Astronomical Society – Oxfordshire's largest astronomical society

Upcoming events

29 September 2025

Beginners meeting

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

13 October 2025

Erwin Finlay Freundlich a collaborator of Einstein’s

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

20 October 2025

Observing evening & telescope workshop

Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre

27 October 2025

Beginners meeting

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

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NGC 7023 by Clifford Marcus

Rosette Nebula by John Napper

Comet Lovejoy by Clifford Marcus

M 57 by Ian Smith

LDN 1235 by Clifford Marcus

NGC 2174 by John Napper

NGC 1514 by Steve Creasey

M 97 by Ian Smith

The Sun's chromosphere by Ian Smith

M 82 by Clifford Marcus

NGC 6946 by Clifford Marcus

The Straight Wall, Moon by Ian Smith

Abell 16 by Ian Smith

NGC 891 by Steve Creasey

NGC 6888 by Clifford Marcus

NGC 40 by Ian Smith

M 33 by Clifford Marcus

Kohoutek 2-2 by Ian Smith

M 13 by Clifford Marcus

Abel 71 by Ian Smith

The Sun's photoshpere by Ian Smith

About Us

The society is for anyone interested in the night sky. Whether you are a complete beginner or an active observer there is always someone to meet to share knowledge and experiences.

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