{"id":4310,"date":"2026-02-16T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fedastro.org.uk\/fas\/?page_id=4310"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:00:17","slug":"convention-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fedastro.org.uk\/fas\/convention-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Join us for a great day exploring Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM at the 2026 FAS Convention!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 27 June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 FAS Convention is taking place at Cardiff University on 27 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are delighted that First Light Optics<\/a> are the Gold Sponsor for the convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our theme for the 2026 convention is Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s speakers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prof. Mike Edmunds MA PhD FRAS<\/a><\/h3>
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The Antikythera Mechanism The Antikythera Mechanism was recovered in 1901 from a shipwreck, and altho...Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Dr Jenifer Millard<\/a><\/h3>
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A Waste of Space Dr \u00a0Jenifer Millard, known as Dr. Jen, is a science communicator specialising in ast...Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Prof. Mike Lockwood FRS<\/a><\/h3>
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Space Junk \u2013 The danger of orbital collisionsRead More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Dr Jane Clark<\/a><\/h3>
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Measuring Solar System Orbits for Yourself Jane was given a good telescope twenty years ago, shortly ...Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Prof. Paul Roche FRAS<\/a><\/h3>
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\u201cThe future of astronomy \u2013 Using astronomy to engage students in STEM\u201d   Prof. Paul Roche is Cha...Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are now on sale<\/strong>
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 \u00a310 per person, \u00a35 for under-16s, \u00a320 for families (plus bookings fee).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public tickets cost \u00a320 per person, \u00a310 for under-16s and \u00a340 for families (plus booking fees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep costs down, we are asking you to bring your own lunch. We will provide hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are limited so book early. Last year tickets sold out very quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your society hasn’t sent you the promo code to unlock the special price, please contact them directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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