Events
| Date, Time & Location | Contact | Event |
| Wed 19 Dec 2018, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Tue 01 Jan 2019, 05:30 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe grazes of H73200 and H73291. More info. |
| Wed 02 Jan 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 09 Jan 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 14 Jan 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Practical astro-imaging workshop, led by Andy Gibbs. Bring your astro-imaging equipment, capture images of the Moon and, later, deep-sky objects, do some processing and share tips and ideas. |
| Tue 15 Jan 2019, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. Booking essential. |
| Wed 16 Jan 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 21 Jan 2019, 06:15 Orwell Park Observatory | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Observation of graze of T1385-0909-1. More info. |
| Wed 23 Jan 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 26 Jan 2019, 19:30 Methodist Church Hall | Paul Whiting chairman@oasi.org.uk | AGM All members are invited to attend. |
| Mon 28 Jan 2019, 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 30 Jan 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 01 Feb 2019, 20:00 Methodist Church Hall | Paul Whiting chairman@oasi.org.uk | Committee meeting |
| Wed 06 Feb 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 11 Feb 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Book swap: bring books or DVDs concerning astronomy, space-travel, sci-fi or popular science and swap them. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 12 Feb 2019, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. Booking essential. |
| Wed 13 Feb 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 20 Feb 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 25 Feb 2019, 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 27 Feb 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 02 Mar 2019, 09:45-17:00 Methodist Church Hall | Paul Whiting chairman@oasi.org.uk | BAA Back to Basics Workshop. A programme of talks and practical sessions to help you learn basic techniques of astronomy and develop your interest to its full potential. |
| Wed 06 Mar 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 11 Mar 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Book swap: bring books or DVDs concerning astronomy, space-travel, sci-fi or popular science and swap them. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 12 Mar 2019, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. Booking essential. |
| Wed 13 Mar 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 20 Mar 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 25 Mar 2019, 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 26 Mar 2019, 03:30 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe graze of ZC2401. More info. |
| Wed 27 Mar 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 03 Apr 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 08 Apr 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Book swap: bring books or DVDs concerning astronomy, space-travel, sci-fi or popular science and swap them. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Tue 09 Apr 2019, 20:15 Orwell Park Observatory | Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Observatory tour. Booking essential. |
| Wed 10 Apr 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 17 Apr 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 22 Apr 2019, 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 24 Apr 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 01 May 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 06 May 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Book swap: bring books or DVDs concerning astronomy, space-travel, sci-fi or popular science and swap them. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 08 May 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 15 May 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 22 May 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 27 May 2019, 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 29 May 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 05 Jun 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 10 Jun 2019, 19:00-late Newbourne Village Hall | Martin Richmond-Hardy newbourne@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Newbourne. Talk by Bill Barton on the night sky. Book swap: bring books or DVDs concerning astronomy, space-travel, sci-fi or popular science and swap them. Observing or informal talks, depending on the weather. Bring your telescope to our dark-sky site. |
| Wed 12 Jun 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 19 Jun 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Mon 24 Jun 2019, 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 26 Jun 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 29 Jun 2019, 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 03 Jul 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 10 Jul 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Sat 13 Jul 2019, time TBC Nacton Village | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Public access event. Village fun day. Details TBC. |
| Wed 17 Jul 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 24 Jul 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 31 Jul 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 07 Aug 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 14 Aug 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 21 Aug 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 28 Aug 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 04 Sep 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 11 Sep 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 18 Sep 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 20 Sep 2019, 20:00 St Augustine's Church Hall | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Lecture Meeting. Dr Matthew Bothwell, University of Cambridge, Monsters in the Dark: Searching for the Most Massive Galaxies in the Universe. |
| Wed 25 Sep 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 02 Oct 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 09 Oct 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 16 Oct 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 18 Oct 2019, 20:00 St Augustine's Church Hall | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Lecture Meeting. Dr Robert Ferdman, University of East Anglia, Pulsars and our Understanding of the Cosmos. |
| Sat 19 Oct 2019, 04:30 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe graze of T1310-1231-1. More info. |
| Mon 21 Oct 2019, 00:05 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe graze of H36573. More info. |
| Wed 23 Oct 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 30 Oct 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 06 Nov 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 13 Nov 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 15 Nov 2019, 20:00 St Augustine's Church Hall | Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk | Lecture Meeting. Dr Nick Hewitt, British Astronomical Association, Neighbours - An Introduction to the Local Group. |
| Sun 17 Nov 2019, 05:30 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe graze of ZC1128. More info. |
| Wed 20 Nov 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 27 Nov 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 04 Dec 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 11 Dec 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Wed 18 Dec 2019, 20:15-22:00 Orwell Park Observatory | Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk | OASI@Orwell Park. Observing (weather permitting). |
| Fri 20 Dec 2019, 04:30 TBC | James Appleton info@oasi.org.uk | Field trip to observe graze of ZC1840. More info. |
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