FAS Response to Jodrell Bank telescope loss of funding Why Jodrell Bank Matters The announcement that funding for Jodrell Bank’s e-MERLIN radio telescope network is to be withdrawn has understandably caused concern across the astronomical community. Unless alternative funding can be secured, scientific operations are expected to end in 2028. For many people, Jodrell Bank […]

Astronomy Society of the Day Take a look in the footer and find out which is today’s Society of the Day. Every day a new society is randomly selected to feature. Have you spotted yours yet?

Graham Bryant Memorial Award 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Graham Bryant Memorial award. The deadline for entries is 15 August 2026.  The Award The Graham Bryant Award recognises significant contributions to the advancement of  amateur astronomy by an individual not employed in the field of astronomy in a professional capacity. The award […]

The FAS 2026 conference will be held on 27 June at Cardiff University.

Our theme for this year is “Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM”

Tickets on sale now.

FAS Webinars on Pluto and Dwarf Planets The Federation of Astronomical Societies is delighted to announce two online events covering these topics. Full details can be found here https://fedastro.org.uk/fas/webinars-on-pluto-and-dwarf-planets/ Recordings of the webinars are on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmaTudqwjs9k7Gr-_WhUzw