Welcome
OASI is a society for people who are interested in astronomy and related matters. We are based at Orwell Park Observatory in the village of Nacton, near Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, and most of our members live in the local area. Our current membership is over 170.
Members enjoy a wide range of interests in astronomy, from those with a casual interest in the subject, through occasional observers, to dedicated amateurs with specialist skills in visual and photographic observing, constructing telescopes, public education in astronomy and the history of astronomy. We encourage and support the astronomical activities of all our members. Our events and activities include:
- observing at Orwell Park Observatory, Newbourne Village Hall and occasional field trips to other locations;
- winter season lectures and astronomy workshops;
- presentations and observing sessions jointly with neighbouring astronomical societies;
- social events;
- production of a monthly newsletter distributed to all members.
We are affiliated as follows:
- British Astronomical Association (BAA),
- Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS),
- Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA),
- Society for the History of Astronomy (SHA).
Orwell Park Observatory is equipped with several astronomical telescopes (including the 26 cm Tomline Refractor - an instrument of major historic interest dating from 1874). The Society encourages use of the instruments and provides training where necessary. The observatory also houses a club meeting room and a library of astronomical resources.
We are a UK registered charity (no. 271313) founded in 1967.
Email for more information: info@oasi.org.uk. Check the OASI Forum or our Twitter feed (left) for details of our latest activities.
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Public Access Events Joining OASI If you're thinking about joining OASI, consider first dropping in on our Newbourne Observing Group to meet our members. Meeting dates:
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Jupiter, 12 March 2014, Chris Stevens. Nexstar 130 SLT, 5x Barlow, Philips SPC900. Stacked with AS!2 and post-processed in Photoshop CS.
