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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.