Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich)

Miscellaneous Articles

Observing

• John Hughes, Hunting quasars
• James Appleton, How far can you see with your telescope?
• Nigel Evans, An eclipse‑chaser writes...
• David Payne, Messier observing projects
• D Graham et al, Guide to observing Venus
• Roy Gooding, Observing Venus in daylight
• Bill Barton, FRAS, Stonyhurst discs and the changing orientation of the surface of the Sun
• James Appleton, Review of the collision of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter, 1994
• David Payne, Saturn - a view from the past
• Pete Richards, Cold-weather observing wear
• Roy Gooding, A "quiet night" at Orwell Park Observatory

Space Flight

• Ken Goward, FRAS, The Apollo programme
• Ken Goward, FRAS, Space mission patches
• Charles Radley et al, Archived spaceflight news, 1972-2000
• Royston Cheesman et al, Looking forward to the Voyager project, 1977 onwards
• Charles Radley, Lunokhod 2 explores the Moon, 1973

Obituaries and Memories

• Neil Morley et al, Dr Allan Chapman (1946-2026) and Bill Barton, FRAS, Allan Chapman's funeral service

  Honorary President 2001-2026

• Neil Morley, Gerry Pilling (d. 09 May 2025)

  Member 2000-2022

• Andy Gibbs, John Wainwright (d. 17 November 2024)

  Member 2006-2024, Equipment Curator 2008-2024

• Neil Morley, Roy Adams (d. 17 August 2024)

  Member circa 1976-2024, trustee 1978-2024

• Chris Smith et al, Alan Smith (1949-2023)

  Member 1974-2023, Librarian 1978, Vice Chairman 1978-80, Treasurer and Newsletter Coordinator 1981, committee member 1989-93 & 1996

• Martin Cook, Eric Sims (1939-2023)

  Member 1982-2023, Newsletter Coordinator 1987-2013

• Paul Whiting, FRAS, Martin Richmond-Hardy (1948-2023)

  Member 2011-23, Newsletter Coordinator 2014-23

• Royston Cheesman, David Brown (1942-2018)

  Trustee 1973-2023

• Bill Barton, FRAS, Vernon Wilkes, DFC (1921-2013)

  Member 1972-99, Treasurer 1972, Trustee 1973

• Dr Allan Chapman, FRAS, Peter Hingley (1951-2012)

  RAS Librarian and friend of OASI

• Peter Hingley, A brief autobiography
• Ted Sampson & James Appleton, Les Lamb (1913-2011)

  Member 1991-2011

• Les Lamb, Cartoons
• Lorraine Goward et al, Ken Goward, FRAS (1952-2009)

  Member 1998-2009, Chairman 2003-08

• James Appleton, Martin Cook & Roy Gooding, David Barnard (1958-2005)

  Member 1973-1997, Vice Chairman 1987-1993

OASI

• Andy Gibbs, Message on election as OASI Chairman, January 2019
• Paul Whiting, FRAS, Message on election as OASI Chairman, January 2018
• David Murton, Message on election as OASI Chairman, January 2014
• Neil Morley, Message on election as OASI Chairman, January 2009
• Ken Goward, FRAS, Message on election as OASI Chairman, January 2003

Archive

• Paul Whiting, FRAS, Ben and Bella become engaged at Orwell Park Observatory, 14 August 2021
• James Appleton, Occultation predictions, 1993 - 2020
• Paul Whiting, FRAS, Night sky podcasts November 2011 - December 2019
• Bill Barton, FRAS, Night sky notes, 14 March 2016 onwards
• David Murton, Astro-photography competition, April - October 2016
• James Appleton, New members "meet the Committee" event, 15 June 2014
• Paul Whiting, FRAS, Society for the History of Astronomy picnic at Orwell Park, 16 July 2011
• Ken Goward, FRAS, Visit by members of Crewkerne & District Astronomical Society to Orwell Park, 06 September 2003
• Royston Cheesman, Visit by members of South-East Essex Astronomical Society to Orwell Park, 28 July 1979
• Nigel Gage, A visit to Patrick Moore, father of modern British amateur astronomy, 14 June 1978
• Joe Walsh et al, Astronomy from ancient times to 1975
• Ken Goward, FRAS, Will Hay (1888-1949): comic and amateur astronomer
• Bill Barton, FRAS, The Reverend Edward Lyon Berthon MA, FRAS (1813-99)
• Dave McCracken, Olbers' Paradox: why is the night sky black?
• Roy Gooding & Joe Walsh, Introduction to the solar system
• Pete Richards, OASI in the BBC Domesday Book
• Joe Walsh, Astronomy in Edinburgh, 1776-1990
• Various, Archived astronomy news, 1972-97
• Mike Harlow, Satellite weather maps
• Roy Adams, Supernova 1987A
• Roy Gooding, Mystery object, 07 August 1921
• Mark Howe, Exobiology
• Paul Burt & Mark Howe, The Tunguska event

Updated: 13 March 2026