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AstroBoost
Using JWST science to survey public engagement activity, inspire amateur astronomers and showcase UK involvement to the public. Astroboost phase one is now complete and ready for launch! Follow the links at the bottom of this article to view the...
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Burlington House Lunchtime Scientist: Astrobiology 2021
Burlington House Lunchtime Scientist is a free series of informal talks with GCSE and A Level students and their teachers to learn about exciting science career paths. The Royal Astronomical Society is collaborating with the Linnean Society to...
Useful websites for astronomy education
This page lists selected external astro-educational web sites; our own education & outreach pages give additional resources. About... ..."Kid's astronomy" (US). This site's sponsored links include "name a star" companies – be sure to read the…
An astronomer showing a child where to look through a telescope; using the eyepiece.
Charity Scopes4SEN provide free telescopes for SEN schools and hospitals all over the UK
Scopes4SEN is a registered charity located in Tissington, Derbyshire. They work to provide free telescopes and other astronomy tools and materials for special educational needs schools and hospitals around the UK. They would be happy to hear from…
A nan and her grandchild look up at the Moon
We Share the Same Moon - Light series
We Share the Same Moon is a free online resource for science educators around the globe to champion the use of storytelling as a stimulus for science learning. In March 2021 we explored the theme: What is Light? A series exploring light and...
National Astronomy Week announcement for a Mars event
All About Mars resources from National Astronomy Week for parents, teachers and students
The Royal Astronomical Society hosted the National Astronomy Week (NAW) for the United Kingdom in November 2020 whose focus was Mars, the planet. You can learn more about the event here: https://astronomyweek.org.uk/ With the successful landing of...
Hubble Image : Crab Nebula
RAS GCSE Astronomy Student 2020 Online Poster Competition launched!
Our online GCSE Astronomy poster competition is launched today! Did you study for GCSE Astronomy with a view to taking the exam in the summer of 2020? If so, you are eligible to enter our RAS GCSE Astronomy online poster competition. The RAS invites…
Lightyear Foundation
Space Makaton signs!
We love these space makaton signs! What a fun and useful video by the Lightyear Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXpM5k8uUM0 Have a look at the RAS virtual tour on the Lightyear Foundation website too, featuring some of our staff members…
Space Solitaire!
The 2nd of November 2020 marks the 20th Anniversary of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. As such, we thought this would be the perfect time to show you a special edition of the card game 'Solitaire' which celebrates the...
GeCAA
UK medals for Global e-Competition on Astronomy and Astrophysics
5 Medals for UK Team in 2020! The first Global e-Competition on Astronomy and Astrophysics (GeCAA) took place on-line, hosted by Estonia. This was put together to replace the postponed 14th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA…