Events
| Date, Time & Location | Contact | Event |
| Wed 22 Jan 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 27 Jan 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 29 Jan 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 05 Feb 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 07 Feb 2020, 20:00 Horley Spiritualist Church, 345 London Road, Ipswich, IP2 0BG | Andy Gibbs chairman@oasi.org.uk | Committee meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. |
| Mon 10 Feb 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 11 Feb 2020, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS tour@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. FULLY BOOKED. |
| Wed 12 Feb 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 19 Feb 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 24 Feb 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. 19:45 Astronomy Workshop presented by Paul Whiting: 3000 Years Of Eclipses Visible From Orwell Park Observatory. Later: observing, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 26 Feb 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 29 Feb 2020, 19:30-22:00 Kirton Recreation Ground | Andy Gibbs chairman@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Star Party promoted by Kirton and Trimley Community Action Group, (KATCAG). Observing with members of OASI. Talks in the pavilion if the sky is cloudy. |
| Wed 04 Mar 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 09 Mar 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 10 Mar 2020, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS tour@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. FULLY BOOKED. |
| Wed 11 Mar 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 18 Mar 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 23 Mar 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. 19:45 Astronomy Workshop presented by Andy Gibbs: Frances "Poppy" Northcutt (Former NASA Flight Controller). Later: observing, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 25 Mar 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 27 Mar 2020, 19:30-21:00 Easton & Otley College, Otley Campus. Assemble between buildings "H" and "G" on the campus map. | Roy Gooding secretary@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Star Party. Booking not necessary. NB: This event has been postponed from 06 January. The new date is TBC. |
| Wed 01 Apr 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 08 Apr 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 13 Apr 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 14 Apr 2020, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS tour@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. Booking essential. |
| Wed 15 Apr 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 22 Apr 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 27 Apr 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 29 Apr 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 04 May 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 06 May 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 13 May 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 20 May 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 25 May 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 27 May 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 03 Jun 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 08 Jun 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 10 Jun 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 17 Jun 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 22 Jun 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 24 Jun 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 27 Jun 2020, 13:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Summer BBQ, open to members of OASI and their guests. Barbecue lighting time: 3.00pm. Bring your own drinks and food to barbecue; in case of bad weather, bring picnic food to eat in the hall. Solar observing (if the sky is clear!) |
| Wed 01 Jul 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 08 Jul 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 13 Jul 2020, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. 19:45 Astronomy Workshop presented by Paul Whiting: Wartime Astronomy. Later: observing, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 15 Jul 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 18 Jul 2020, time TBC Nacton Village | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Village fun day. Details TBC. |
| Wed 22 Jul 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 29 Jul 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 05 Aug 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 12 Aug 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 19 Aug 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 26 Aug 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 02 Sep 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 09 Sep 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 16 Sep 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 23 Sep 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 30 Sep 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 07 Oct 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 14 Oct 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 21 Oct 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 23 Oct 2020, 20:00 Location TBC | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Lecture Meeting. Dr Sonali Shukla, Brown Dwarfs. |
| Wed 28 Oct 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 04 Nov 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 11 Nov 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 18 Nov 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 25 Nov 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 02 Dec 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 09 Dec 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 16 Dec 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 23 Dec 2020, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
Public access events are marked above in bold. Members of OASI are welcome to attend all events. Email for more details via email addresses listed.
Previous Events
- Public observing events
- Open Days
- Astronomy Workshops
- Lectures
- Anniversaries (21st, 40th, 50th).
- BBQs
- Other: outings, external meetings, excursions, etc