Astronomical Society of Glasgow

08/04/2026

A comprehensive tracker of what the Artemis II crew is currently doing, as well a space bird's eye view of the vessel heading back to Earth 🧑‍🚀🚀

Track NASA's Artemis II in real-time. Speed, distance, trajectory map, crew telemetry. First crewed lunar mission since 1972.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

"We saw sights that no human has ever seen, not even Apollo, and that was amazing for us." - commander Reid Wiseman 🤩

The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

17/03/2026

Lecture Update | Astronomical Society of Glasgow

Due to ongoing travel disruption affecting services through Glasgow Central, this week’s planned lecture by Dr Heloise Stevance, How Can AI Help Us Find Exploding Stars and Hungry Black Holes?, has unfortunately had to be postponed. We hope to welcome her at a future meeting.

We are very pleased that Hong-Gang Yang, a postgraduate researcher in cosmology at the School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, will now be speaking at this Thursday’s meeting.

A History of our Understandings of the Universe
The ΛCDM model has been the standard model of cosmology for nearly two decades. It describes a Universe that began with the Big Bang and continues to expand today, yet also suggests that around 95% of the cosmos is made up of dark matter and dark energy, whose physical nature remains unknown.
In this talk, Hong-Gang will give a brief overview of how our understanding of the Universe has evolved, from the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers to modern cosmology. He will explore how astronomers arrived at a model in which most of the Universe is still mysterious, and what the future may hold for attempts to understand it.

Hong-Gang is a PhD student based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, where his research focuses on the large-scale structure of the Universe.

All are welcome.
Full details via the link in our bio.

05/03/2026

Stargazing at Mugdock: An Introduction
📍 Mugdock Country Park
🗓️ Friday 6 March | 7:30–9:00 pm

Join the Astronomical Society of Glasgow tomorrow evening for our final Mugdock stargazing event of the winter season.

This session will be a relaxed introduction to stargazing, perfect if you are curious about the night sky but not sure where to begin. Our members will guide you through what can be seen above Scotland at this time of year and help you learn how to find your way around the stars.

If the skies are clear, we will be observing through the Society’s telescopes and showing visitors planets, stars, galaxies, satellites and more. If the weather is cloudy, our astronomers will still guide you through the night sky and share tips on observing with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope.

No experience is needed and beginners are very welcome. You are also welcome to bring your own binoculars or telescope if you would like help using them.

Children aged 8 and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please wrap up warm.

Full details and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing-at-mugdock-an-introduction-tickets-1982767994446

04/02/2026

We encourage you to go see this public talk by our friends at Science in Glasgow, in partnership with the Institute of Physics!

🔭 The 10th Anniversary of the First Gravitational Wave Detection
📍 Lecture Theatre 257, Kelvin Building
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow
🕕 Thursday 12 February, 6pm
☕ Free entry and free refreshments from 5:45pm
🚗 Free evening parking available on campus

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In September 2015, humanity heard the universe for the first time.

Gravitational waves, ripples in spacetime predicted by Einstein a century earlier, were directly detected and everything changed. Ten years on from the public announcement, this talk looks back at the moment itself, the extraordinary engineering that made it possible, and how gravitational-wave astronomy has transformed our understanding of black holes and neutron stars.

(this isn't an ASG event, we're just sharing the fun 😊)

03/02/2026

Stargazing at Mugdock: Jupiter
📍 Mugdock Country Park
🗓 6 February | 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Join the Astronomical Society of Glasgow for an evening exploring the winter night sky, with a special focus on Jupiter, currently one of the brightest objects visible after dark.

On a clear night, you will have the chance to observe Jupiter, stars, galaxies, satellites and more using our telescopes. Our members will be on hand to guide you through what you are seeing and answer questions at every level.

If the weather is cloudy, the event will continue indoors with talks and demonstrations covering the same objects, along with practical advice on observing the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes.

February skies in Scotland are among the best of the year for observing. The long, dark evenings reveal classic winter constellations such as Orion and Ta**us, while Jupiter dominates the sky as a bright beacon throughout the night.

Jupiter fact:
Jupiter’s four largest moons can be seen shifting position from night to night, and sometimes over the course of a single evening, exactly as Galileo first observed in 1610.

The event is suitable for beginners and experienced observers alike. Children aged 8 and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please dress warmly.

This event is run in collaboration with Mugdock Country Park.

Link to tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing-at-mugdock-jupiter-tickets-1980767157890

Limited tickets - grab yours fast!

18/11/2025

Stargazing at Mugdock: Saturn and the Moon

Our next observing session at Mugdock takes place this Friday, 21 November. This additional November date has been scheduled to avoid the busy Christmas period, and we’re looking forward to another evening under the night sky.

Join us for views of Saturn and its rings, the craters and maria of the Moon, and whatever else the evening sky has to offer. If conditions are cloudy, our team will be there to guide you through what can be seen at this time of year and answer questions about observing, equipment, and seasonal highlights.

This event is suitable for beginners and families. Please wrap up warmly.

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing-at-mugdock-saturn-moon-tickets-1974028720041?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

12/11/2025

Public event coming up!!

Stargazing at Mugdock: An Introduction to the Night Sky

With headlines filled with news of spectacular auroras over Scotland, there has never been a better time to turn your eyes to the night sky. Join us this Thursday, 14 November, from 7.30 to 9.00 PM at Mugdock Country Park for an evening of stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Glasgow.

Our astronomers will guide you through the autumn constellations, including Orion and Andromeda, and help you spot Jupiter, Saturn, and the peak of the Leonid meteor shower. If the geomagnetic storm continues, you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights yourself.

No experience is required. Wrap up warmly and come along for a night under the stars.

Tickets £9.38
Ages 8 and over, accompanied by an adult.
Link in bio to book.

12/11/2025

!!Public Stargazing Event very soon!!

Stargazing at Mugdock: An Introduction to the Night Sky
Thursday 14 November 2025, 7.30–9.00 PM
Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow

Join the Astronomical Society of Glasgow for an evening under the stars at Mugdock Country Park. On a clear night, you will see stars, planets, galaxies, and possibly the aurora through our telescopes, guided by our experienced astronomers.

This month offers excellent observing conditions, with Orion, Ta**us and Andromeda prominent in the night sky. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible, and the Leonid meteor shower will be active. With strong solar activity predicted, there is also a chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

No prior experience is required. Please wrap up warmly and bring your curiosity. Beginners and families are welcome.

Admission: £9.38
Children aged 8 and over must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets available here:
Stargazing at Mugdock: An Introduction to the Night Sky https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing-at-mugdock-an-introduction-to-the-night-sky-tickets-1963255511083?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

11/10/2025

Autumn Skies Over Mugdock - Tickets Selling Fast!

As autumn settles in, the nights grow darker and longer, offering some of the best stargazing conditions of the year. The October sky brings brilliant views of Pegasus, Andromeda, and the Pleiades rising in the east, while Jupiter and Saturn shine brightly in the south.

Join the Astronomical Society of Glasgow for Autumn Skies Over Mugdock.

Date: Thursday, 17 October 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:00 BST
Location: Mugdock Country Park, near Glasgow

On a clear night, you will see stars, galaxies, planets, and more through our telescopes. If it’s cloudy, our astronomers will still guide you through the wonders of the night sky with talks and demonstrations. No experience needed – just dress warmly and bring your curiosity.

Tickets: £9.38 per person
Places are limited and tickets always sell quickly.

Get yours now on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stargazing-at-mugdock-tickets-1793953907429?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2025

We’re sorry to announce that the ASG Open Day at the Eric Tomney Memorial Observatory, planned for Saturday 4 October, has been cancelled.

A yellow weather warning is in place for that day, bringing unsafe driving conditions and poor skies for observing. While we were excited to welcome visitors, safety must come first, and the forecast means we cannot run the event as planned.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you to the observatory at a future event under clearer skies.

— Astronomical Society of Glasgow