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Hello, we are the University of Leicester's Astronomy and Rocketry Society (AstRoSoc). We are a group of students who enjoy everything and anything to do with space!

Some of the things we do are:

  • Observatory nights at the University observatory in Oadby, using the 20 inch telescope
  • Astronomy talks and activities
  • Rocketry and rover design projects for you to get involved in
  • Movie nights with space films such as InterstellarAlien, and Contact
  • Pub socials
  • Board game socials at ReRoll Board Game Cafe
  • Trips to the annual National Student Space Conference (NSSC)
  • and more!

Check out our episode of BBC's The Sky at Night!

Please check out our social media and Discord for the latest information using our Linktree: AstroSoc | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

We are affiliated with the Institute of Physics (IOP) as a silver society and the UK Students for Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS).

  

 

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Membership price £3

Committee 2024/25:

President: Max Harvie
Treasurer: Abigail Rose Neilson
Wellbeing and Inclusion: Justin Charlesworth
Secretary: Emily Stedall
Vice President: Mohammed Siddiqui
Events and Social Secretary: Rowan Walsh
Chief Astronomer: Andrew McCorkindale
Head of Projects: Edward Smith
Assisstant Head of Projects: Rhiannon Warwick

We don't have anything planned right now but check back soon!
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NSSC 2019
7 photos
Updated Wed 02 Sep 2020
Socials!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Observatory nights!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
NSSC 2020
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Rocketry!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
 

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