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We encourage and promote astronomy, solar-system science, and geophysics in the UK and worldwide.
Website: ras.ac.uk
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Looking for half-term space activities for young children? 🚀🪐

Come celebrate with Dr Sarah Crick at the RAS as she launches her debut book, Mira's Moon! Her launch event workshop will be packed with plenty of family fun and is designed especially for children aged 3 to 7.

It will include storytime, a craft session making moon-themed mosaics and a family space picture quiz.

The event is FREE but you need to register your place via the link in our bio. by @royalastrosoc

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This Friday we'll be hosting our first Specialist Discussion Meetings of the 2026/27 season... 🎉

One will look at what can be done to address the existential threat to astronomy posed by proposals for more satellite constellations, while the other will explore how solar wind controls Earth's radiation belt dynamics. 🛰️🔭 🌍️☀️🌬️

Find out more via the link in our bio. Royal Astronomical Society poster for a Specialist Discussion Meeting titled 'Dark and Quiet Skies and Satellite Constellations', set on a starfield with satellite streaks; includes 'Book tickets at ras.ac.uk' and details: Friday 16 October, 10:30am–5:00pm, Geological Society, Burlington House, by @royalastrosoc

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Quite a moment when you spot your portrait looking back at you from the wall of Burlington House.

Thank you @royalastrosoc 🔭

#royalastronomicalsociety #astonomy #london taken in Royal Astronomical Society by @royalastrosoc

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Want to hear about some of the weirdest planets ever discovered? 🪐👽️

We're kicking off our 2026/27 Public Talk programme by taking our audience on a tour through some of the most peculiar exoplanets discovered to date – some stranger than those imagined by science fiction.

From scorching 'two-faced' gas giants that are half planet and half star, to mysterious super-Earths, Dr Ryan MacDonald will detail some of the most fascinating worlds in the Milky Way.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6-7pm
📍 RAS & online
🎟️ FREE - Book via the link in our bio. by @royalastrosoc

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🚨Reminder🚨

There's still time to sign up for our book showcase evening exploring the future of the Northern Lights.

The special event marks the publication of the expanded second edition of a book by astronomer, author and 'aurora chaser' tom.kerss.

📅 28 September
⏰ 6-8pm
📍 RAS, Burlington House
🎟️ £15

The event will include:
- Talk 🗣️✅️
- Drinks reception 🥂✅️
- Book signing ✍️✅️

Book your place via the link in our bio. by @royalastrosoc

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Stargazing news! ✨🌃

From 1-4 October stargazing beginners in the UK and Ireland can take part in an initiative called '100 Hours Under One Sky'.

It features four simple challenges, with the chance to win badges and put your mark on a shared map.

Find out more at @IAU_NOC_UK. by @royalastrosoc

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What does the Open House tour of the RAS include? 🪐🚀

Learn more about us with a film in the lecture theatre exploring our history and what we do 🎥 📺️

Browse fascinating artefacts on display in our library 📚️🔭

And on the top floor, meet famous astronomers from a bygone era Caroline Herschel and her nephew John ☄️🎭️ An actress playing Caroline Herschel greets visitors to the RAS. by @royalastrosoc

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Come and explore the Royal Astronomical Society! 💫🚀🪐

Today we've thrown open our doors as part of Open House festival, offering self-guided tours for members of the public to find out more about what we do and how we began.

Join us any time between now and 1pm, or from 2-5pm this afternoon (last entry 4.30pm). We look forward to seeing you! 👋 Members of the public explore the RAS library. by @royalastrosoc

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Calling all early-career scientists!🧑‍🔬

We're delighted to announce that we're now accepting applications for two RAS Research Fellowships.

The fellowships provide up to three years of support, with an expected start date of 1 October 2027.

Find out more via our website. by @royalastrosoc

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Visiting London this weekend? Why not come and tour the Royal Astronomical Society! 🔭🪐

We'll be open tomorrow for self-guided tours as part of Open House festival, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the history of astronomy and geophysics.

Morning opening: 10am-1pm (last entry 12.30pm)
Afternoon opening: 2pm-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

No need to book, just turn up!

#OpenHouse RAS Open House promotional graphic. by @royalastrosoc

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Are you a keen astrophotographer? 🪐🌌🔭📸

In November we'll be launching a new photography competition called RAStroPhoto to mark the 200th anniversary of our journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

It's free to enter and open to everybody! Register your interest via the website in the graphic or our bio. by @royalastrosoc

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Research news 🪐 🔭

Astronomers have previously said that our Sun may have swallowed a super-Earth-sized planet early in its history.

But a new study in MNRAS has gone a step further by suggesting that such an event may have left behind detectable clues inside our star which could still be visible today. 🔍️☀️

Read more via the link in our bio. by @royalastrosoc

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