Join us for a great day exploring Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM at the 2026 FAS Convention!
Saturday, 27 June 2026
The 2026 FAS Convention is taking place at Cardiff University in Cambridge on 27 June 2026.
We are delighted that First Light Optics are the Gold Sponsor for the convention.
“We are the UK’s largest supplier of astronomy equipment to amateur astronomers and professional/academic institutions.
Seventeen colleagues work from our warehouse, workshop and manufacturing facility in Exeter and remotely from homes across the UK.
As a specialist supplier, we provide reliable advice based on experience. We also design and develop astronomy products and manufacture several of them in-house.”
Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM
Our theme for the 2026 convention is Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM.
Speakers include:
Prof. Paul Roche FRAS
“The future of astronomy – Using astronomy to engage students in STEM”
Dr Jane Clark –
“How We Became Aware of Galaxies“
Prof. Mike Lockwood FRS
“Space Junk – The danger of orbital collisions“
Dr Jenifer Millard – aka Dr Jen
“A Waste of Space”
Prof. Mike Edmunds MA PhD FRAS –
“The Antikythera Mechanism”
Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 5pm.
Tickets are now on sale
There is a discounted price for members of FAS affiliated societies. A promo code will be sent to all societies so their members can purchase tickets for the low price of £10 per person, £5 for under-16’s, £20 for families (plus bookings fee). Public tickets will be made available later if space permits.
To keep costs down, we are asking you to bring your own lunch. We will provide hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.
Tickets are limited so book early. Last year tickets sold out very quickly.
If your society hasn’t sent you the promo code to unlock the special price, please contact them directly.
The Council looks forward to welcoming you to this event.
Jerry Stone Clare Lauwerys
Meetings Organiser FAS President
Thank you to our sponsors
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First Light Optics
The UK's largest supplier of astronomy equipment to amateur astronomers and professional/academic institutions.
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Bronze Sponsors
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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser, contact Jerry Stone at meetings@fedastro.org.uk
Location Details
Cardiff Univisity
Date and Time
27 June 2026. Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 5pm