Abingdon Astronomical Society – Oxfordshire's largest astronomical society

Upcoming events

13 January 2025

Lunar and Asteroid missions in the pipeline

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

Local Date: 13 Jan 2025 |

Local Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

20 January 2025

Online Observing evening – first clear nightWaiting for decision

Online meeting

Local Date: 20 Jan 2025 |

Local Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

21 January 2025

Online Observing evening – first clear nightWaiting for decision

Online meeting

Local Date: 21 Jan 2025 |

Local Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

22 January 2025

Online Observing evening – first clear nightWaiting for decision

Online meeting

Local Date: 22 Jan 2025 |

Local Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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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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News from Astronomy Now magazine

Catch Mercury’s end of year pre-dawn show
Mercury ends the year on a high as a pre-dawn object during primarily the second half of December.
Mark Armstrong
Brilliant Jupiter rides high in Taurus
The observing year comes to a close with a bang as brilliant Jupiter comes to opposition on 7 December. Across the whole of the month the dominant gas giant planet offers its best observing circumstances of the year.
Mark Armstrong
Venus is a dazzling evening ‘star’
Brilliant and beautiful Venus is an increasingly conspicuous sight soon after sunset.
Mark Armstrong

The Solar System