What's coming up
LAS meetings are held on a Thursday in the Scout Hall, Theydon Bois, starting at 8pm.
AstroKyds meetings are held in St. Mary's Church Hall, Theydon Bois, starting at 6:30pm.
Visitors and guests are welcome at all meetings. Contact us if you want more information.
Click here for the LAS past programme
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30/04/2026*
Dr Alfredo Carpineti
The Unexpected Cosmos: Unplanned Discoveries That Changed Astronomy
07/05/2026*
Dr Matthew Bothwell
How Fast is the Universe Expanding?
08/05/2026
AstroKyds
AstroKyds is the junior astronomy group of the LAS. 6:30-8 pm at St Mary's Church Hall
14/05/2026*
Dr Steve Barrett
Gaia
28/05/2026* Gary Auker
Humanity's return to the Moon - this time to stay
04/06/2026*
Ben Evans
Remembering Challenger's Life and Lives
12/06/2026
AstroKyds
AstroKyds is the junior astronomy group of the LAS. 6:30-8 pm at St Mary's Church Hall
18/06/2026 LAS Members leading Solar Observing
Celebrate the Summer Solstice - safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha.
Titbits & Miscellany evening if cloudy.
25/06/2026 LAS Members leading Solar Observing
Another chance for safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha.
Titbits & Miscellany evening if cloudy.
02/07/2026 Malcolm Zack and Jonathan Daniels
Summer Skies - A view of what can be seen in the night sky with binoculars and telescopes
09/07/2026 LAS Members and invited guests
BBQ at Cricket Club
10/07/2026
AstroKyds
AstroKyds is the junior astronomy group of the LAS. 6:30-8 pm at St Mary's Church Hall
12/07/2026
(Sunday) LAS Members at Theydon Bois Donkey Derby
Join LAS Members at the Theydon Bois Donkey Derby for safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha.
16/07/2026*
William Joyce
Astrobiology: The Search for Advanced Life in the Galaxy
23/07/2026*
Dr Radmila Topalovic
Eyes on the Skies, from Earth to Space
25/07/2026
(Saturday) LAS Members at Theydon Bois Horticultural Society Show
Join LAS Members at the Theydon Bois Horticultural Society for safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha.
30/07/2026*
Andrew Lound
A Starry Night to Remember
01/08/2026
(Saturday) LAS Members at Toot Hill Show
Join LAS Members at the Toot Hill Show for safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha.
06/08/2026*
Professor Susanne Schwenzer
13 Years and Counting: the Curiosity Mars Rover's journey though Gale Crater
12/08/2026
LAS Members observing partial eclipse
Join LAS Members observing the 91% partial eclipse from 18:15 to 20:10. Locations to be advised.
13/08/2026 LAS Members
Perseid Watch
