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It's now time for our November A&G Highlights meeting, featuring talks by three 2025 RAS Award winners. 🏅🏆
▪️ @nigelpmeredith.bsky.social, of @bas.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Steven Cunnington, of @manchester.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Dimitri Veras, of @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, who will be delivering the George Darwin Lecture.
▪️ @nigelpmeredith.bsky.social, of @bas.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Steven Cunnington, of @manchester.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Dimitri Veras, of @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, who will be delivering the George Darwin Lecture.
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's now time for our November A&G Highlights meeting, featuring talks by three 2025 RAS Award winners. 🏅🏆
▪️ @nigelpmeredith.bsky.social, of @bas.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Steven Cunnington, of @manchester.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Dimitri Veras, of @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, who will be delivering the George Darwin Lecture.
▪️ @nigelpmeredith.bsky.social, of @bas.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Steven Cunnington, of @manchester.ac.uk
▪️ Dr Dimitri Veras, of @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, who will be delivering the George Darwin Lecture.
Thanks to everyone who has joined us in person and online for our Early Careers Event. 👏
It's been a hugely successful day!
This afternoon saw several speakers, including @interplanetary.bsky.social and Dr Affelia Wibisono, talking about their experiences in science communication. 🪐🔭🗣️
It's been a hugely successful day!
This afternoon saw several speakers, including @interplanetary.bsky.social and Dr Affelia Wibisono, talking about their experiences in science communication. 🪐🔭🗣️
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thanks to everyone who has joined us in person and online for our Early Careers Event. 👏
It's been a hugely successful day!
This afternoon saw several speakers, including @interplanetary.bsky.social and Dr Affelia Wibisono, talking about their experiences in science communication. 🪐🔭🗣️
It's been a hugely successful day!
This afternoon saw several speakers, including @interplanetary.bsky.social and Dr Affelia Wibisono, talking about their experiences in science communication. 🪐🔭🗣️
It's been an informative and inspiring morning here at our Early Career Event.
RAS Award winner Dr Paola Pinilla, data scientist Dr Robert Shore and geologist Professor Chris Jackson have been among the speakers offering advice and sharing experiences they've encountered during their careers. 🪐🖥️🌋
RAS Award winner Dr Paola Pinilla, data scientist Dr Robert Shore and geologist Professor Chris Jackson have been among the speakers offering advice and sharing experiences they've encountered during their careers. 🪐🖥️🌋
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It's been an informative and inspiring morning here at our Early Career Event.
RAS Award winner Dr Paola Pinilla, data scientist Dr Robert Shore and geologist Professor Chris Jackson have been among the speakers offering advice and sharing experiences they've encountered during their careers. 🪐🖥️🌋
RAS Award winner Dr Paola Pinilla, data scientist Dr Robert Shore and geologist Professor Chris Jackson have been among the speakers offering advice and sharing experiences they've encountered during their careers. 🪐🖥️🌋
Time to get networking! 🗣️
Our Early Career Event at Burlington House is starting shortly. It will begin with a career panel this morning, followed by some networking and a discussion about science communication in the afternoon.
Welcome to everybody who is taking part 👋
Our Early Career Event at Burlington House is starting shortly. It will begin with a career panel this morning, followed by some networking and a discussion about science communication in the afternoon.
Welcome to everybody who is taking part 👋
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Time to get networking! 🗣️
Our Early Career Event at Burlington House is starting shortly. It will begin with a career panel this morning, followed by some networking and a discussion about science communication in the afternoon.
Welcome to everybody who is taking part 👋
Our Early Career Event at Burlington House is starting shortly. It will begin with a career panel this morning, followed by some networking and a discussion about science communication in the afternoon.
Welcome to everybody who is taking part 👋
Are you a researcher in the field of history of science, technology and medicine? ⚗️🤖💉
The @royalsocietypublishing.org #NotesAndRecord Essay Award is open for entries until 28 February 2026.
To find out more, visit: royalsociety.org/journals/aut...
The @royalsocietypublishing.org #NotesAndRecord Essay Award is open for entries until 28 February 2026.
To find out more, visit: royalsociety.org/journals/aut...
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Are you a researcher in the field of history of science, technology and medicine? ⚗️🤖💉
The @royalsocietypublishing.org #NotesAndRecord Essay Award is open for entries until 28 February 2026.
To find out more, visit: royalsociety.org/journals/aut...
The @royalsocietypublishing.org #NotesAndRecord Essay Award is open for entries until 28 February 2026.
To find out more, visit: royalsociety.org/journals/aut...
🎆📯 Northern Lights klaxon 📯🎆
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎆📯 Northern Lights klaxon 📯🎆
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
Yes that's right, tonight offers another chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful aurora borealis.
It looks like the strongest aurora will happen before midnight – but it'll depend on where you are in the UK and if you have clear skies. ☁️
Good luck!
🚨 Last chance! 🚨
Bookings for our Early Career Event on Friday end at midnight tonight ⌛🎟️
Want to attend online or in-person? Book at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
Bookings for our Early Career Event on Friday end at midnight tonight ⌛🎟️
Want to attend online or in-person? Book at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 Last chance! 🚨
Bookings for our Early Career Event on Friday end at midnight tonight ⌛🎟️
Want to attend online or in-person? Book at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
Bookings for our Early Career Event on Friday end at midnight tonight ⌛🎟️
Want to attend online or in-person? Book at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
Only a few days left! 📅⌛
Time is running out to submit applications for the Norman Lockyer Fellowship, offered to outstanding candidates to enable them to pursue research in the UK in the disciplines advanced by the RAS.
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Time is running out to submit applications for the Norman Lockyer Fellowship, offered to outstanding candidates to enable them to pursue research in the UK in the disciplines advanced by the RAS.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Only a few days left! 📅⌛
Time is running out to submit applications for the Norman Lockyer Fellowship, offered to outstanding candidates to enable them to pursue research in the UK in the disciplines advanced by the RAS.
⤵️
Time is running out to submit applications for the Norman Lockyer Fellowship, offered to outstanding candidates to enable them to pursue research in the UK in the disciplines advanced by the RAS.
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The E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics at the @uniofhull.bsky.social is celebrating its 10th anniversary in January with a 2-day workshop on Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics, supported by the RAS. 🪐🌌
Abstract submission is open until 15 November👇
www.milne.hull.ac.uk/10th-milne-a...
Abstract submission is open until 15 November👇
www.milne.hull.ac.uk/10th-milne-a...
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics at the @uniofhull.bsky.social is celebrating its 10th anniversary in January with a 2-day workshop on Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics, supported by the RAS. 🪐🌌
Abstract submission is open until 15 November👇
www.milne.hull.ac.uk/10th-milne-a...
Abstract submission is open until 15 November👇
www.milne.hull.ac.uk/10th-milne-a...
Time is running out to book a spot at our Early Career Event next week!
There will be networking opportunities, career panel advice and discussions about science communication.
Don't miss out, secure a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
There will be networking opportunities, career panel advice and discussions about science communication.
Don't miss out, secure a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Time is running out to book a spot at our Early Career Event next week!
There will be networking opportunities, career panel advice and discussions about science communication.
Don't miss out, secure a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
There will be networking opportunities, career panel advice and discussions about science communication.
Don't miss out, secure a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
Attention UK astronomers and space scientists! 🪐🔭
Want to help shape global policy and direction within the astronomy community? Why not join the International Astronomical Union.
Find out more on how to do so free of charge at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Want to help shape global policy and direction within the astronomy community? Why not join the International Astronomical Union.
Find out more on how to do so free of charge at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Attention UK astronomers and space scientists! 🪐🔭
Want to help shape global policy and direction within the astronomy community? Why not join the International Astronomical Union.
Find out more on how to do so free of charge at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Want to help shape global policy and direction within the astronomy community? Why not join the International Astronomical Union.
Find out more on how to do so free of charge at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Our Public Talk this month is all about the mystery of Cosmic Dust
From fragments of asteroids to cometary tails, the plumes of outer solar system moons and even debris from our own activities in space, the talk will have a bit of everything.
⏰ 6-7pm
📅 Tue 18 Nov
📍Burlington House, London
🎟️ FREE
From fragments of asteroids to cometary tails, the plumes of outer solar system moons and even debris from our own activities in space, the talk will have a bit of everything.
⏰ 6-7pm
📅 Tue 18 Nov
📍Burlington House, London
🎟️ FREE
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our Public Talk this month is all about the mystery of Cosmic Dust
From fragments of asteroids to cometary tails, the plumes of outer solar system moons and even debris from our own activities in space, the talk will have a bit of everything.
⏰ 6-7pm
📅 Tue 18 Nov
📍Burlington House, London
🎟️ FREE
From fragments of asteroids to cometary tails, the plumes of outer solar system moons and even debris from our own activities in space, the talk will have a bit of everything.
⏰ 6-7pm
📅 Tue 18 Nov
📍Burlington House, London
🎟️ FREE
Could the universe's expansion actually be slowing? 🌌
That's the suggestion from researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea, whose new study has been published today in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Read more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
That's the suggestion from researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea, whose new study has been published today in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Read more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Could the universe's expansion actually be slowing? 🌌
That's the suggestion from researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea, whose new study has been published today in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Read more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
That's the suggestion from researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea, whose new study has been published today in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Read more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Don't forget to look up later 👀 And not just for the fireworks! 🎆
You can enjoy the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 tonight as our lunar satellite appears 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. 🌕
The only issue might be the cloud. But if you do get a good picture we'd love to see it! 📸
You can enjoy the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 tonight as our lunar satellite appears 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. 🌕
The only issue might be the cloud. But if you do get a good picture we'd love to see it! 📸
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Don't forget to look up later 👀 And not just for the fireworks! 🎆
You can enjoy the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 tonight as our lunar satellite appears 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. 🌕
The only issue might be the cloud. But if you do get a good picture we'd love to see it! 📸
You can enjoy the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 tonight as our lunar satellite appears 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. 🌕
The only issue might be the cloud. But if you do get a good picture we'd love to see it! 📸
This year's Caroline Herschel Medal will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany.🏅🔭👩🔬
All women may apply and together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we welcome self-nominations.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
All women may apply and together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we welcome self-nominations.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This year's Caroline Herschel Medal will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany.🏅🔭👩🔬
All women may apply and together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we welcome self-nominations.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
All women may apply and together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we welcome self-nominations.
Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
Space swimsuits at the ready! 🧑🚀🩱
The latest episode of The Supermassive Podcast explores Mars' wet past and includes a guest appearance from RAS Librarian Sian Prosser.
When did the red planet have water? Where did it go? And were there canals on Mars? 🔴🌊
🎧 Listen at: podfollow.com/supermassive/
The latest episode of The Supermassive Podcast explores Mars' wet past and includes a guest appearance from RAS Librarian Sian Prosser.
When did the red planet have water? Where did it go? And were there canals on Mars? 🔴🌊
🎧 Listen at: podfollow.com/supermassive/
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Space swimsuits at the ready! 🧑🚀🩱
The latest episode of The Supermassive Podcast explores Mars' wet past and includes a guest appearance from RAS Librarian Sian Prosser.
When did the red planet have water? Where did it go? And were there canals on Mars? 🔴🌊
🎧 Listen at: podfollow.com/supermassive/
The latest episode of The Supermassive Podcast explores Mars' wet past and includes a guest appearance from RAS Librarian Sian Prosser.
When did the red planet have water? Where did it go? And were there canals on Mars? 🔴🌊
🎧 Listen at: podfollow.com/supermassive/
Want to see the largest supermoon of 2025? 🌕
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Want to see the largest supermoon of 2025? 🌕
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
Attention early career researchers! 🧑🔬🪐🌋
On 14 November we're hosting an event you might be interested in...
Networking ✅
Career panel advice ✅
Open discussions ✅
Want to come along? Grab a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
On 14 November we're hosting an event you might be interested in...
Networking ✅
Career panel advice ✅
Open discussions ✅
Want to come along? Grab a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Attention early career researchers! 🧑🔬🪐🌋
On 14 November we're hosting an event you might be interested in...
Networking ✅
Career panel advice ✅
Open discussions ✅
Want to come along? Grab a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
On 14 November we're hosting an event you might be interested in...
Networking ✅
Career panel advice ✅
Open discussions ✅
Want to come along? Grab a ticket via: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
📣 Shout all about it! 📣
We've got a new award that may be of interest to student scientists.
One of our journals, RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI), has launched an annual student prize for the 'best' paper published in the journal by a student scientist. 🧑🔬 🔭
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We've got a new award that may be of interest to student scientists.
One of our journals, RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI), has launched an annual student prize for the 'best' paper published in the journal by a student scientist. 🧑🔬 🔭
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October 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📣 Shout all about it! 📣
We've got a new award that may be of interest to student scientists.
One of our journals, RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI), has launched an annual student prize for the 'best' paper published in the journal by a student scientist. 🧑🔬 🔭
⤵️
We've got a new award that may be of interest to student scientists.
One of our journals, RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI), has launched an annual student prize for the 'best' paper published in the journal by a student scientist. 🧑🔬 🔭
⤵️
🚨Important announcement🚨
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society to provide outstanding leadership to the Journal and its Editorial Board. 🔭🪐
Want to find out more or apply?👇
ras.ac.uk/mnras-eic
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society to provide outstanding leadership to the Journal and its Editorial Board. 🔭🪐
Want to find out more or apply?👇
ras.ac.uk/mnras-eic
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🚨Important announcement🚨
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society to provide outstanding leadership to the Journal and its Editorial Board. 🔭🪐
Want to find out more or apply?👇
ras.ac.uk/mnras-eic
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society to provide outstanding leadership to the Journal and its Editorial Board. 🔭🪐
Want to find out more or apply?👇
ras.ac.uk/mnras-eic
🧑🔬 Are you an early career researcher?🧑🔬
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
October 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🧑🔬 Are you an early career researcher?🧑🔬
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
Want to shape the next chapter of the UK's journey to the Moon? 🚀🌔
We've teamed up with the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and Lunar Policy Platform to bring together the space community for a workshop about potential challenges and next steps to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon.
We've teamed up with the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and Lunar Policy Platform to bring together the space community for a workshop about potential challenges and next steps to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon.
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Want to shape the next chapter of the UK's journey to the Moon? 🚀🌔
We've teamed up with the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and Lunar Policy Platform to bring together the space community for a workshop about potential challenges and next steps to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon.
We've teamed up with the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and Lunar Policy Platform to bring together the space community for a workshop about potential challenges and next steps to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon.
Job vacancy 💻📝
Passionate about building vibrant professional communities?
The RAS is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership to develop and deliver our membership strategy and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.
Apply here👇
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Passionate about building vibrant professional communities?
The RAS is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership to develop and deliver our membership strategy and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.
Apply here👇
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Job vacancy 💻📝
Passionate about building vibrant professional communities?
The RAS is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership to develop and deliver our membership strategy and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.
Apply here👇
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Passionate about building vibrant professional communities?
The RAS is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership to develop and deliver our membership strategy and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.
Apply here👇
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Do you know an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany? We want to hear about them! 🔭👩🔬
Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we're now welcoming nominations for the prestigious Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
Don't delay, get those nominations in via: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we're now welcoming nominations for the prestigious Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
Don't delay, get those nominations in via: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
October 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Do you know an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany? We want to hear about them! 🔭👩🔬
Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we're now welcoming nominations for the prestigious Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
Don't delay, get those nominations in via: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we're now welcoming nominations for the prestigious Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
Don't delay, get those nominations in via: ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
Want to see a comet tonight? ☄️
Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, shares his top tips on where to look and how best to catch a glimpse of Comet Lemmon as it makes its closest approach to Earth.
Check out the video 📹⤵️
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, shares his top tips on where to look and how best to catch a glimpse of Comet Lemmon as it makes its closest approach to Earth.
Check out the video 📹⤵️
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
October 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Want to see a comet tonight? ☄️
Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, shares his top tips on where to look and how best to catch a glimpse of Comet Lemmon as it makes its closest approach to Earth.
Check out the video 📹⤵️
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, shares his top tips on where to look and how best to catch a glimpse of Comet Lemmon as it makes its closest approach to Earth.
Check out the video 📹⤵️
ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...