Events Calendar
Every week we have talks or other themed nights, followed by stargazing (weather permitting).
We also have a yearly trip abroad and the popular STARBALL.
Past Events
Powerpoint Karaoke
22 February 2024
Bet you've never tried this before? See you at the Observatory at 9 + stargazing if the weather is good! We will also be serving our special charity hot cholates today!
Movie Night
15 February 2024
Collaborating with CATWALK we will have a movie night and stargazing. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided!
Compact Objects Talk
08 February 2024
Dr Juan Hernández Santisteban, a lecturer from the School of Physics and Astronomy will be giving a talk about his research on accreting compact objects like white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.
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We’ll also be raising money for Dark Sky International (and the more money we raise, the more options we’ll add to our hot chocolate in a coming week, like whipped cream and sprinkles!)
Meteorites!
01 February 2024
Our very own secretary and geologist, Jodie will give a talk on meteorites! She will be talking about the research she did on meteorites during her placement at the Natural History Museum last semester.
SISCO 2024
27-28 January 2024
This year's SISCO conference weekend includes interdisciplinary talks, a ceilidh, and a pub quiz!
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Free tickets from here.
Quiz Night
25 January 2024
Join us for a fun quiz tonight!
Refreshers Stargazing
18 January 2024
Brave the January cold for some stargazing and catching up after the holidays.
Board Games Night
23 November 2023
Relax and play some board games as the semester comes to an end. Hot chocolate provided as always!
Solar Theory
16 November 2023
Come along this week to hear Jack Reid talk about his research in solar theory (magnetohydrodynamics)!
Nightline Stargazing
09 November 2023
The moon, as is no secret, is an integral part of Nightline, who we'll be collaborating this week for a stargazing session.
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Nightline is a confidential, anonymous, empathetic and non-judgemental listening service, run by and for students. Student volunteers go on shift every night, providing distressed students with a safe space where they can feel heard.
Building Challenge
02 November 2023
We are collaborating with EASy to bring you a building challenge! Cme to the observatory at 9pm and see who can build a bridge to the moon
PhD Panel
26 October 2023
What is it like to do a PhD in St Andrews? Hear from a panel of 3 PhD students as they share their application tips and research experience.
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Update: Moved to TEAMS due to the weather.
Games Night
12 October 2023
Forget the deadlines and relax with some games and hot chocolate this week.
Movie Night
06 October 2023
Join us for an extra event this week as we collaborate with PhySoc and NeuroSoc to watch The Theory of Everything at our usual spot (Napier Observatory). Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided.
TRIP TALKS
05 October 2023
Find out where this year's annual trip will take us and hear about our upcoming trip to the Dundee Observatory
Comet Talk
14 September 2023
Hear about comet C/2023 P1, or Nishimura, and how to spot it!
Fresher's Stargazing
07 September 2023
New year, new skills! Come along to the Napier building (closest to the sports centre) to learn about stars. Open to members and non-members. Our signature hot chocolate returns!
