The Astronomy Group

We have a lively group for all things celestial
and we meet in the Marcham Centre once a month!
Dates are published on the Programme Page

For more details email: astronomy@marchamsociety.org.uk


The next meeting:

Wednesday 13th May 2026: 7.30 Small Hall, Marcham Centre

"Robotic exploration of asteroids, comets and KBOs" by Jon Pineau


Links to the April Meeting:

Wednesday 15th April 2026

  

Meeting Notes

"Steeple Aston Observatory" by Tim Haymes


Links to the March Meeting:

 

Wednesday 18th March 2026

Meeting Notes

"Space Board Games" by Mark Buckley


Links to the February meeting:

 

Wednesday 18th February 2026

Meeting Notes    Three stories about Saturn

 ATOM talk on Space Debris


New WhatsApp Group - “Marcham Star Gazers”

Please note that we have launched a new WhatsApp Group:

  • To share images with other group members
  • To receive alerts: what’s happening now in the sky
  • To notify members about last-minute telescope sessions

 For more details about joining email: astronomy@marchamsociety.org.uk


We are now preparing our programme for 2026-27.

If you have a suggestion or can offer a talk on an astronomical subject
please contact us by the above email