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Clockwise, from top left, an image from the James Webb Space Telescope, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, quantum technologies and Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon artwork.
Touch the Moon and wow at Webb at Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition
From feeling every crater of the Moon on a new piece of artwork to learning about NASA’s cutting-edge study of alien planets, there is plenty for astronomy enthusiasts to enjoy at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition next month...
Dr Heloise Stevance
AI astronomer wins 2024 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship
An astrophysicist spearheading the creation of a virtual assistant to help find exploding stars and hungry black holes has been named as the winner of the 2024 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship. Dr Heloise Stevance, of the University of Oxford, is...
MNRAS Student Prize information
MNRAS Student Prize
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) is delighted to announce a new annual student prize for the best paper published in the journal by a student scientist. The winner will receive a cash prize and a certificate of recognition...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
King Charles III accepts RAS patronage
We are pleased to announce that King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the Royal Astronomical Society, continuing an unbroken tradition dating back almost 200 years. Buckingham Palace said it was "a great pleasure to share the news" to mark...
An artist's impression of the newly-discovered, Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 12 b.
Rare 'exo-Venus' with Earth-like temperature discovered
Astronomers have made the rare and tantalising discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world. The potentially-habitable planet, named Gliese 12 b, orbits its host star every 12.8 days, is...
A picture of the Royal Astronomical Society's Bullying and Harassment report front cover.
'Urgent' change needed to tackle bullying in astronomy and geophysics
“Urgent” action is needed to address an “insidious” and systemic bullying problem within the world of astronomy and geophysics, a damning new report warns. The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) has today published a list of recommendations to tackle...
The Northern Lights visible over Didcot in Oxfordshire on Friday 10 May 2024.
Northern Lights: Why UK may get a repeat of surprise show
People across the UK got a spectacular and surprise view of the Northern Lights last Friday, as the most extreme geomagnetic storm in two decades made the natural light show visible much further south than usual. Stunning images of the lights - also...
RAS strategy 2024-29.
RAS unveils new five-year strategy
Bold new plans to strengthen the Royal Astronomical Society’s reputation as the pre-eminent voice on astronomy, geophysics and solar-system science have been set out in a new five-year strategy launched today. It puts members “at the front and centre...
New Royal Astronomical Society president, Professor Mike Lockwood.
Space scientist becomes new RAS president
An award-winning physicist who specialises in the cutting-edge study of space weather, the Northern Lights and solar radiation has become the new president of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). Professor Mike Lockwood, of the University of Reading...
Four people having a discussion in the background of an image titled 'Apply for Panel Membership'.
Innovators wanted to spearhead future of science
Scientific minds from across the spheres of astronomy, physics and space science are being called on to help shape the future of science at home and abroad. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is looking for panel and committee...
The Moon is pictured above Stonehenge.
Moon ‘may have influenced Stonehenge builders’
The possibility that Stonehenge aligns with the positions of the Moon - as well as the Sun - is being investigated by a team of experts and organisations including the Royal Astronomical Society. Archaeoastronomers led by English Heritage will study...
The Life Scientific logo with a picture of Professor Mike Edmunds and Professor Jim Al-Khalili.
The Life Scientific: RAS president to appear on BBC Radio 4 show
BBC Radio 4 is set to air an episode of The Life Scientific exploring the life and work of the Royal Astronomical Society’s president Mike Edmunds. Hosted by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili, the programme was recorded last month in front of a...