Astronomy Past, Present, and Future - The FAS 2025 Convention

Astronomy Past, Present, and Future - The FAS 2025 Convention

Join us for a great day exploring the history, current state and future of astronomy at the 2025 FAS Convention! With the Astronomer Royal.

By Federation of Astronomical Societies

Date and time

Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00 - 18:00 GMT+1

Location

Institute of Astronomy

Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0HA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

Agenda

Introduction to the day

Clare Lauwerys


FAS President

Archeoastronomy of Stonehenge

Simon Banton


Independent researcher on Stonehenge

The History of the Greenwich Meridian

Dr Louise Devoy


Senior Curator of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

An announcement!

Clare Lauwerys


FAS President

Lunch


Tours of the IoA (TBC)

The Invisible Universe - The search for dark matter

Dr Matthew Bothwell


Public Astronomer, Institute of Astronomy

Threats and Challenges to Astronomy

Dr Paul A Daniels FRAS


Member of RAS Megaconstellations Working Group (Optical)

The Future of Astronomy - Will This Next Century Be Our Last?

Lord Martin Rees


The Astronomer Royal

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours

Astronomy Past, Present, and Future - The FAS 2025 Convention

Join us at the Institute of Astronomy for an exciting event delving into the wonders of the astronomy!

Explore the history of astronomy, current breakthroughs, and future possibilities. Engage with leading experts in the field and fellow enthusiasts.

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting your journey into the stars, this convention promises to inspire and educate.



Gold Sponsor


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.”

Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 6pm.

There will also be conducted tours of the IoA during the lunch break.

To keep costs down, we are asking you to bring your own lunch. We will provide hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.


Silver Sponsor


The British Astronomical Association

Supporting amateur astronomers since 1890

https://britastro.org


Bronze Sponsor


The UK Radio Astronomy Association (UKRAA) promotes the science of radio astronomy and all branches of radio astronomical research by designing, manufacturing and selling radio astronomy equipment for amateur astronomers.

https://ukraa.com/


Bronze Sponsor

Mission Astro

Astronomy courses, talks, workshops and more for the Space-curious.

http://missionastro.org/

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser, contact Jerry Stone at meetings@fedastro.org.uk

Organised by

The Federation of Astronomical Societies organises conventions featuring experts from a range of astronomical fields.

Members of FAS affilated socities may purchase tickets at a reduced price. People should contact their own society for the discount code.

From £11.55