We regularly arrange a variety of events each year which include outings to local and national exhibitions, museums, observatories and other places of interest. We also hold a number of social events such as our Starbeque and Christmas quiz.
Outings
Where possible we arrange visits when there are special astronomical themed exhibitions. We also organise overseas trips from time to time. If you look under the Events Reports page you will find various reports of previous events and outings organised by the Society.
In 2024 we visited The Observatory Science Centre at Hersmonceux in March, organised a one week trip to the island of La Palma at the end of August, visited The King?s Observatory, Richmond in September, visited Bentley Priory Museum, Stanmore in October and arranged a Mystery London Astronomical Tour around London by coach in November.
In 2025 the outings and visits we have planned during the year are listed below:
- Brooklands Museum, Weybridge – Saturday 22nd March
- Herschel Museum, Bath and Stonehenge – September
- Evening with the Stars, Royal Observatory, Greenwich – December
Social Events
Our next Starbeque will be at Otford Village Memorial Hall, Kent on Sunday 22nd June 2025. Our regular Christmas Quiz is held at our December meeting and in the past few years the OAS Players have established a tradition for putting on a “playlet” at our AGM in February. In addition we celebrate special events from time to time. Our 40th Anniversary celebration was held in 2021.
For details of the arrangements for an outing or event please contact the Events Coordinator.