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One of the Society’s Bicentenary outreach projects got off to a flying start over Easter, with a launch event that had Truro residents and tourists talking about astronomy.

A great resource for workers in planetary science – and those seeking to boost diversity in science.

With the detection of the gravitational signal from a neutron star merger – the loudest signal yet – and the observation of electromagnetic counterparts at a range of wavelengths, gravitational wave astrophysics has begun.

A beautiful logo from a booklet made to celebrate a Care for Carers trip to the Isle of Coll – a tangible indication of the effectiveness of one of the RAS200 outreach projects discussed at Burlington House last week.

It's two years since the first black hole merger event was detected by LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Organisation. What's next?

International Committee meets

Understanding my mental health issues and my obsession with Astrophysics and how I have managed to hold on tightly to my passion whilst battling with my demons.

“But they cannot be trusted with important decisions during the days when they have
periods”, he said. I was totally shocked and did not know what to say.

Just over a month ago, ESERO-UK Space Ambassador Jo Richardson emailed me asking if I could help her at the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) teachers conference. Never one to turn opportunities down, I said yes straight away.

Dr Sheila Kanani is an inspiring female Astronomer working at the RAS, encouraging and promoting the study of Astronomy, Space Science and other closely related branches of science at schools and universities.