Past Events 2022-2023
STARBALL 2023
09 April 2023
Hotel du Vin
Online tickets on FIXR - 15th March
In-person tickets during the Astrosoc Bake Sale at the Physics & Astronomy concourse - 16th March
Study & Crafts
06 April 2023
This can be a stressful time! Lots of deadlines, but we don't want you to miss Astrosoc too much! Join us for a chill study session, bring your study work, or finish up assignments. We will also have some crafts to help destress, and of course, stargazing if the clear weather holds!
Exoplanet Transit Hunting: CHEOPS!
30 March 2023
We will be having Prof Andrew Cameron who will talk to us a little about CHEOPS, the telescope used for exoplanet transit hunting!
AGM + Cosmology
23 March 2023
This is your time to take a more active role in our society! Join us for AGM at 07:30
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President
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Vice-President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Senior Observing Director (SOD)
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Deputy Observing Director (DOD)
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Events Convenor
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Trip Organiser
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Baking Representative
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Publicity Officer
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Web Overlord
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Ordinary Members Representative
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Postgrad Representative
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Starball Representative
The AGM will be followed by a talk by Dr Rita Tojeiro about cosmology and the reveal of our astrophotography competition winners!
Semester 2 Stargayzing
16 March 2023
Learn about the LGBTQ+ experience within the astrophysics academia and industry.
Dr Helen Cammack will join us with plenty of snacks and stargazing!
Culture in the Stars
09 March 2023
You've heard of tales of brave Orion and vain Cassiopeia - but what do other cultures see in the stars?
In collaboration with the South African Society and Celtic Society.
Stargazing Dog Walk & Night Hike
23 February 2023
Join us for something different this week as we go on a night hike along West Sands. In collaboration with the Dog Walking Society, we will be accompanied by our favourite four-legged friends!
The meeting point is the ramp to West Sands at 7pm. Bring dogs!
Afterwards, we will be joined by Anne-Marie Wejimans who will give a talk about the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). This will be at the observatory (9pm)
Planet Night
16 February 2023
Planets! You live on one! There are nine of them! Viva la Pluto! Come learn about planets! Listen to The Planets! See what planetary wonders we have prepared for you|
Board Games Night
09 February 2023
Chill out, enjoy hot chocolate, and play some board games with us!
We're also announcing something very exciting tonight!
☄️Night Hike
02 February 2023
Comet 2022 E3 ZTF aka The Green Comet is making a short trip around Earth and will be at its closest on the 1st of February.
Weather permitting, join us for a night hike to West Sands in the hopes of spotting the comet.
Or join us at the Observatory for POWERPOINT KARAOKE if the weather is not our friend!
PhD Panel
26 January 2023
Ever wondered what a PhD in astrophysics might entail? Feeling unsure about whether this is your next step? Join us and a panel of PhD students to learn about life beyond your degree.
ReFreshers Stargazing
19 January 2023
Welcome back! The popular stargazing sessions are back at the Observatory. Join us for some hot chocolate and a tour of the night sky. We will also have a short astrophotography workshop and some information about a certain comet you mgiht have heard about!
MOVIE NIGHT
Week 11
Come chill with us as exam week looms closer. There will be a film being screened, snacks to be eaten, and our legendary hot chocolate to keep us warm.
🌈 STARGAYZING🌟
LGBT+ in STEM Special
Week 10
In collaboration with SAINTS LGBT+, EASy, PhySoc - join us for a talk by St Andrews physicist Chris Hooley followed by activities, snacks and lots of fun! The observatory will be open if the weather permits.
Dark Matter: The Cosmic Mystery at the Heart of Particle Physics by Katie Mack
Week 09
Dark matter is one of the most mysterious and essential components of the Universe. It enabled the formation of our own Galaxy and everything we see in the night sky, and yet, it appears to be completely invisible. I'll talk about how astronomy told us dark matter exists, how particle physics might answer the question of its true nature, and why discovering it might reshape our picture of the fundamental physics of the cosmos.
