The penultimate main lecture of the season proved to be a very popular one, with the lecture hall packed and barely an empty seat in the house. The evening commenced as ever with members’ images, but this time with a twist; a selection of artwork from the recent astro art workshop, where a variety of interpretations of the Orion Nebula were produced, was also on show. Then it was on to the members’ talk, Data-driven Astronomy with Thomas Obitz, asking how amateurs can still c

As we move towards the spring equinox for 2026, the Flamsteed Astronomy Society gathered again at the National Maritime Museum Auditorium for its main March lecture, marking another well-attended and engaging evening in this season’s programme. Attendees were welcomed by our host for the evening, Barry Cassels, who opened proceedings with thanks to the organising team, museum staff, and those providing refreshments. There was also appreciation for members’ continued contribut

The event, chaired by Amy Scammell, had been widely anticipated. The audience members were warmed up by our own Yvonne Jacobs talking about Halley’s Comet, before Professor Daniel Mortlock of Imperial College took to the lectern to give us his talk on Quasars and Black Holes. The audience clearly enjoyed the pace, the content and the way both lectures were delivered. Both speakers were highly entertaining, informative and full of humour. Yvonne summoning up Chas & Dave’s 1986

The host, Paul May, welcomed everyone to our new main lecture venue for the next year - the magnificent Great Hall of Queens House. Not...