Due to COVID-19, all OASI gatherings are cancelled until further notice. In the meantime, all meetings are held via Zoom, open to all members of the Society. To receive an invitation to Zoom meetings, please email the Treasurer via treasurer@oasi.org.uk.
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Welcome
OASI is a society for people interested in astronomy. We are based at Orwell Park Observatory and Newbourne Village Hall (both near Ipswich, Suffolk). Members enjoy a wide range of interests in astronomy and include armchair astronomers, casual observers, and dedicated amateurs with specialist skills in visual and photographic observing, constructing telescopes, public education in astronomy and the history of astronomy.
The panels below provide information on our activities, and how to join.
Email for more information: info@oasi.org.uk.
National Astronomy Week 2020
The Royal Astronomical Society is holding National Astronomy Week 2020 (NAW2020) 14-22 November 2020. All aspects of astronomy will be covered, with the principle theme being Mars. More information: info@astronomyweek.org.uk
OASI will be hosting events as part of NAW2020. Details will be published here when finalised.
Visit Orwell Park Observatory
Our observatory tours provide an opportunity for individuals to visit Orwell Park Observatory. Organised groups may visit by appointment.
Observatory tours and group visits must be booked in advance.
All visits are cancelled until further notice.
OASI@Orwell Park Observatory
Observing at Orwell Park Observatory, using the historic 258 mm Tomline Refractor and smaller instruments. Every Wednesday. Open to members, NOT to the public.
Wednesday evening weekly meetings are now held via Zoom.
OASI@Newbourne
Newbourne Village Hall is OASI's dark-sky observing site and venue for workshops, informal lectures and presentations.
Newbourne meetings are are now held via Zoom.
Recent activities and observations. More.
 Mars, 14 September 2020, Carl Baldwin. More |
 A meteor in Aquarius displays a terminal flare and a post-flare diverging track, 07 September 2020, James Appleton. More |
 M27, the Dumbell Nebula, 04 September 2020, John Hughes. More |
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 Nova Cassiopeia 2020, 18 August 2020, Nigel Evans. More |
 Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE), 19 July 2020, Martin Cook. After a spectacular apparition, the comet is fading rapidly. More |
 Spectrum of C/2020 F3 shows strong sodium emission, 13 July 2020, Mike Harlow. |