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Citizen Science and Practical Projects – Flamsteed Workshop Report: 3 July 2025
A group of Flamsteed members met at Mycenae House to take part in a workshop given by Mark Jeffery and Paul May. Citizen Science...

Clive Inglis
Jul 3, 20253 min read


350 years and counting: three and a half centuries of perseverance, ingenuity and public duty at the ROG, by Dr Louise Devoy
25 years later: from a group of enthusiasts and friends to the Flamsteed Astronomy Society It all started on 11th September 1999 with...

Phil Benson
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Book Review Evening – A fascinating mix of different reads
This was a very enjoyable evening, and we discovered some fascinating books, and we also heard the stories behind why they were chosen....

Mark Jeffery
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Members' Talks - 29 May 2025
A fascinating and enlightening evening with three very different talks. It’s always good to hear from our members - whether just in...

Mark Jeffery
May 29, 20252 min read


The Astronomy Art Attack Workshop: A Celebration of Creativity and Science with Lee Nightingale
The Flamsteed Astronomy Society hosted Astronomy Art Attack: A Beginners Workshop, an event designed to introduce participants to...

Bobby Manoo
May 22, 20252 min read


Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History, by Professor Lewis Dartnell
In Sky this Month, Mike Meynell provided some interesting observational challenges for the next month, including the well-positioned M51...

Paul May
May 19, 20252 min read


Cloud, Clear Skies and a Crowd-Pleaser Finish: Solar Viewing at the ROG - 3 May 2025
After a week of glorious weather, the forecast for Saturday 3 May was less than ideal – but as it turned out, we couldn’t have asked for...

Mike Meynell
May 3, 20252 min read


In Life and In Death: The Changing Fortunes of John Flamsteed, by Graham Dolan - 24 April 2025
Graham Dolan introduced us to John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, who held the post from its creation in 1675. Flamsteed made...

Mark Jeffery
Apr 24, 20251 min read


A Glimpse of the Sun on Good Friday - Solar Viewing at the ROG: 18 April 2025
Despite a less-than-promising forecast, we went ahead with our planned solar viewing session at the Royal Observatory Greenwich on Good...

Mike Meynell
Apr 18, 20251 min read


Fantastic Binaries and How to Find Them, by Dr Ingrid Pelisoli
Thank you Ingrid for a spellbounding talk full of technical wizardry, and presented with great enthusiasm. Please see the full video here...

Paul May
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Fun, Clouds and a Splash of Sun – Solar Observing at the ROG for Annie Maunder Day: 14 April 2025
“I’m waiting on a sunny day, gonna chase the clouds away…” – as the Boss once sang, and how true that felt for our second solar special...

Simon Hurst
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) - Workshop and Book Signing - 10/04/2025
Tired of freezing while stargazing? Fed-up with missing those faint fuzzes? Then EAA is for you! This is the message we came away with...

Clive Inglis
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Partial Solar Eclipse and Evening Skies – Observing Weekend, 29/30 March 2025
What a way to kick off our 2025 solar observing season. Saturday morning’s partial solar eclipse event at the Royal Observatory...

Mike Meynell
Mar 30, 20254 min read


A PG Rated Guide to the Royal Observatory and Shakespeare & Astronomy - by Ross Code and Paul Miller - 27 March 2025
We were treated to two fascinating talks by Royal Observatory Greenwich assistants Ross Code and Paul Miller. Ross gave us an insider’s...

Mark Jeffery
Mar 27, 20252 min read


The Extremely Large Telescope: The Biggest Eye on the Sky, by Dr Ruben Sanchez-Janssen
Size Does Matter! Unfeasibly Large? Dr Ruben Sanchez-Janssen provided a fascinating exposition of the scale of the Extremely Large...

Paul May
Mar 10, 20252 min read


The Penultimate Cosmic Showcase: Exclusive Access Evening at the ROG: 4 March 2025
Cue the A-Team music because the skies are clear, and we love it when a plan comes together! 😊 Tonight was our (get ready, big word...

Simon Hurst
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Planets Punch Through the Haze - A Huge Turnout on Blackheath - 1 March 2025
The Blackheath observing season has had some busy nights over the years, but this one? This was something else. Over 250 visitors, more...

Mike Meynell
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Astrophotography: A Beginner’s Guide – Meeting Report - 27th February 2025
The latest in the series of Flamsteed workshops for the current season, Astrophotography: A Beginner’s Guide , was presented by Mike...

Clive Inglis
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Annie Jump Cannon: Census Taker of the Skies, by Paul Wright. History of Astronomy Meeting - 20 February 2025
At our latest History of Astronomy meeting, we were delighted to welcome Flamsteed member Paul Wright, who gave a fascinating talk on the...

Mark Jeffery
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Dark Energy: Einstein's "Biggest Blunder"?, by Professor Ofer Lahav
A big treat on Monday 10th February as we welcomed Professor Ofer Lahav (UCL) to talk about Einstein’s “biggest blunder” and the topic of...

Phil Benson
Feb 10, 20252 min read
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