Abingdon Astronomical Society – Oxfordshire's largest astronomical society

Upcoming events

23 March 2026

Lunar observing evening & telescope workshop

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

13 April 2026

Stan Cocking Memorial Lecture ‘Astrophotography using remote and robotic observatories’

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

27 April 2026

Beginners meeting

All Saint's Methodist Church Hall

11 May 2026

AGM followed by a talk: “Royal Observatory Greenwich 1881 to 1939”

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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How to see the 3 March total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse is centred on the mid-Pacific 3 March, visible to observers in New Zealand and sweeping eastern Australia and western USA, with a large partial eclipse extending further east and west.
Emily Baldwin-Fiebrich
Diamond downpours in the outer Solar System
Here’s some crystal-clear advice for you Valentine’s Day travellers this February. Head for the outer Solar System, where it is a jewellery-lover’s delight with a steady downpour of solid diamonds forecast across all four gas giant planets.
Emily Baldwin-Fiebrich

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