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, rover, and satellite design projects for you to get involved in
• Movie nights with space films such as Interstellar, Alien, and Contact
• Pub socials at The Grand Union
• 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).

  

 

Membership price £3

Committee 2023/24:

President: Madeleine Stentiford

Treasurer: Kieran Bujdoso

Wellbeing and Inclusion: Pippa Holmes

Secretary: Jacob Brundell

Vice President: Mohammed Siddiqui

Events and Social Secretary: Ellie Alcock

Head of Projects: Jeet Bhogaita

Assistant Head of Projects: Dylan Spokes

Chief Astronomer: Luke Morriss