Outreach

Bullying and Harassment Report 2023
Bullying and Harassment in Astronomy and Geophysics - report and recommendations
In Spring 2020, the RAS carried out a survey around bullying and harassment. The report summarises the experiences of bullying and harassment and related perceptions of workplace culture for astronomers, solar system scientists and geophysicists.…
How to become a RAS STEM Ambassador:
The RAS have partnered with the STEM Ambassadors programme ( https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors). STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from industry and academia who work, study or research in a STEM field. They are passionate about what they do…
Map of the UK. Google 2012.
List of astronomers and geophysicists willing to do outreach
This list complements the outreach map, which is a searchable tool for looking for astronomers and geophysicists willing to do outreach. This list may not be as up to date as the outreach map. If you would like to be added to this list please get…
The Sun in the sky, with a 'chunk' taken out of it. This chunk is the shadow of the Moon, and it eats into the circle of the Sun, coming from the right hand side.
Partial Solar Eclipse 25 October 2022: viewing it safely
On Tuesday 25 October, the whole of the UK will see a partial eclipse of the Sun. That morning, the Moon will pass right in front of the Sun, blotting out up to around 25% of its disc. However, it is extremely dangerous to just go out and look up…
An image of the Lagoon Nebula taken by HST
Lockdown Learning: online space classes for preschool, primary and secondary students
During these unprecedented times the Education and Outreach team have taken their wonderful space lessons online! As schools and nurseries are closed, we are offering online interactive space sessions for preschool, primary and secondary aged...
Saturn
Early Career Network: meet the team!
The RAS Early Career Network was founded in 2020, as part of the bicentennial celebration programme. The role of the Early Career Network (ECN) is to provide support, networking and advice for early career Fellows. The ECN is run by a steering...
Tracey Caldwell Dyson in the Cupola of the ISS
Getting started in Astronomy
Contents Introduction Astronomy as a hobby Getting to know the night sky Buying a telescope Astronomy as a career Resource List: Planispheres Suggested Reading Software Societies Astronomical Holidays Distance Learning courses Introduction This…
Black Lives Matter within astronomy and geophysics
#BlackLivesMatter At the RAS we are painfully aware that the situation for Black astronomers and geophysicists is difficult and challenging. There are very few Black British people working and studying in our sciences, as noted in our most recent…
Online Poster Exhibition
RAS Early Career Poster Exhibition on now!
With NAM cancelled this year, the RAS are hosting an online poster exhibition for early career researchers, professionals, and students from across astronomy and geophysics. Check out the entries here! On the webpage you’ll find over 200 posters…
Early Career online poster exhibition
Early Career Poster competition: FAQs
The RAS Early Careers Network are delighted to have received well over 300 registrations for the Early Career Poster exhibition. We have received dozens of enquiries about the exhibition, some more info is given below. I’ve registered, when will I…