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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 related to 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 Interstellar, Apollo 13 and First Man
  • Pub socials
  • Trips to the annual National Student Space Conference (NSSC)
  • Stargazing trips to dark sky sites
  • 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).

  

 

UKSEDS - UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space - Login
Membership price £4

Committee 2025/26:

President: Abigail Rose Neilson
Treasurer: Juri Reidenbach
Wellbeing and Inclusion: Justin Charlesworth
Secretary: Rhiannon Warwick
Vice President: Jude Macnab
Events and Social Secretary: James Coggin
Chief Astronomer: Andrew McCorkindale
Head of Projects: Edward Smith
Assistant Head of Projects: Kristine Oppegård

AstRoSoc Halloween Board Games Night
28th October 6:30pm - 9pm
SBB 1.03, Sir Bob Burgess Building
Join us for our Halloween board games night! We'll have a variety of board games for everyone to play, and you're welcome to bring your own! This is just a fun night filled with a spooky vibe!
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The AstRoSoc logo which incorporates a telescope and a satellite into it AstRoSoc Observatory Night November 1
15th November 6pm - 9pm
Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH
Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large (ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at one of our observatory nights! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!
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AstRoSoc Dark Skies Trip
22nd November midnight - 23rd November midnight
Edale, The Peak District
Join us for a fun weekend away with stargazing and friendly company!
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The AstRoSoc logo which incorporates a telescope and a satellite into it AstRoSoc Observatory Night November 2
29th November 6pm - 9pm
Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH
Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large (ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at one of our observatory nights! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!
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Observatory nights!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
NSSC 2020
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Socials!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Rocketry!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
NSSC 2019
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Updated Wed 02 Sep 2020
 

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