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Mon 24 Aug 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.
19:45 Sky Notes followed by The Other Side of Basil Brown, both by Bill Barton, FRAS. The presentation about Suffolk archaeologist Basil Brown (1888-1977), concentrating on his work in astronomy, is a repeat of that presented on 30 June 2026 in The Hold, Fore Street, as part of the summer 2026 exhibition by Suffolk Archives, The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbour.

Wed 26 Aug 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 31 Aug 2026, 11:00-16:00
Bawdsey Radar Museum
Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk
Open to the public

Solar observing. This event is run by Bawdsey Radar. Booking not necessary.

Wed 02 Sep 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Thu 03 Sep 2026, 11:00
The Hold, Fore Street, Ipswich
Bill Barton bill.barton@oasi.org.uk
Open to the public

Bill Barton, FRAS, The Astronomy of an Edwardian Lady. A presentation about the Suffolk amateur astronomer Alice Grace Cook (1877-1958), featuring her discoveries and what led to her becoming one of the first female Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. Booking via Suffolk Archives. The talk is in association with Suffolk Archives' summer 2026 exhibition The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbour. Details.

Sun 06 Sep 2026, 20:00
Zoom
Andy Gibbs chairman@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Committee meeting via Zoom. All members are invited to attend.

Wed 09 Sep 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 14 Sep 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.

Tue 15 Sep 2026, 20:00
Zoom
Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Pre-recorded talk: The Aurora Past & Present by Paul Whiting, FRAS. (Zoom login details are provided by email to members.)

Wed 16 Sep 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 23 Sep 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 28 Sep 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.
19:45 Bill Barton, FRAS Sky Notes and Paul Whiting, FRAS, Astro News.
20:00 Bill Barton, FRAS, The Astronomy of an Edwardian Lady. A repeat of Bill's presentation at The Hold in early September about the Suffolk amateur astronomer Alice Grace Cook (1877-1958), featuring her discoveries and what led to her becoming one of the first female Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Wed 30 Sep 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 07 Oct 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 12 Oct 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.

Wed 14 Oct 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 20:00
Zoom
Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Pre-recorded talk: The Detection of Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays and Neutrinos Through Their Radio Signals by Katharine Mulrey. (Zoom login details are provided by email to members.)

Wed 21 Oct 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 26 Oct 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.
19:45 Sky Notes by Bill Barton.

Wed 28 Oct 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 04 Nov 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 09 Nov 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.

Wed 11 Nov 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 16 Nov 2026, 20:00
Zoom
Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Pre-recorded talk: The First Decade of Gravitational Wave Astronomy by Professor Laura Nuttall. (Zoom login details are provided by email to members.)

Wed 18 Nov 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 23 Nov 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.
19:45 Sky Notes by Bill Barton, FRAS and Astro News by Paul Whiting, FRAS.

Wed 25 Nov 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 02 Dec 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Sat 05 Dec 2026, 09:30-17:00
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF.
Bill Barton bill.barton@oasi.org.uk
Open to the public

British Astronomical Association (BAA) Back to Basics meeting, Aurora Special, hosted by OASI. Places must be booked in advance. Details and arrangements for booking.

Wed 09 Dec 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 14 Dec 2026, 19:30
Newbourne Village Hall
Paul Whiting, FRAS newbourne@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI and visitors

Newbourne meeting - beginners and new members welcome!
19:30 Doors open.
19:45 Quiz by Paul Whiting, FRAS.

Wed 16 Dec 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Mon 21 Dec 2026, 20:00
Zoom
Paul Whiting, FRAS treasurer@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Pre-recorded talk: Einstein's Aftermath by Professor Chris Clarkson. (Zoom login details are provided by email to members.)

Wed 23 Dec 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 30 Dec 2026, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 06 Jan 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 13 Jan 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 20 Jan 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 27 Jan 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 03 Feb 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 10 Feb 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 17 Feb 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 24 Feb 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 03 Mar 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 10 Mar 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 17 Mar 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Fri 19 Mar 2027, 19:45
St Augustine's Church, The Lantern Room (church annex) TBC
Pete Richards lectures@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

Lecture Meeting. Nik Szymanek, Wonders of the Sky.
There is parking at the front of the church and additional spaces just across Bucklesham Road at the Saint Augustine's Community Hub.

Wed 24 Mar 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Wed 31 Mar 2027, 20:00
Orwell Park Observatory
Martin Cook membership@oasi.org.uk
Open to members of OASI

General observing.

Members of OASI are welcome to attend all events. Email the event leaders listed above for further details.

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