Night Camps
For the Night Camp, members gather under the stars to explore the wonders of the night sky. Equipped with telescopes and guided by experienced members, participants observe planets, constellations, and deep sky objects in a serene outdoor setting. It's a perfect opportunity to learn about celestial navigation and enjoy the beauty of the cosmos.
Solar Observations
The Solar Observations event focuses on studying our closest star, the Sun. Using specialized solar telescopes, members safely observe sunspots, solar flares, and other fascinating solar phenomena. This event offers a unique chance to deepen your understanding of solar dynamics and their impact on our planet.
Webinars
“Every discovery begins with a glance toward the sky.” 🔭🌌
Get ready for another illuminating session of MEISSA 2.0, proudly brought to you by the Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo. ✨
We are delighted to welcome Ms. Limini Fonseka, PhD (Reading) in Physics at the University of Virginia, former Assistant Secratary of Astronomical Society of University of Colombo 21/22 as she guides us through an insightful journey into the world of Observational Astronomy.🌠🔍
📅 21st of June ,2025
⏰ 06:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔖Note: The Zoom link will be shared only through the WhatsApp group.
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Join us to uncover how we observe and interpret the universe, one star at a time. ✨🌙
“Among the stars, balance holds the key to their brilliance.” 🌟✨
Dive into another stellar evening with MEISSA 2.0, proudly presented by the Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo. 🔭
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ravindu Kalhara, BSc. Honours in Computational Physics, Demonstrator at the Department of Physics ,and Former Treasurer of the Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo,
as he unravels the fascinating concept of Hydrostatic Equilibrium of Stars. 🌞
📅 14th of June, 2025
⏰ 08:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔖Note: The Zoom link will be shared only through the WhatsApp group.
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Come along as we explore what keeps the stars shining! 💫🌠
🔭 ASTRO-TALKS 2025 IS HERE!
From the brightest minds – to the rising generation
The Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo proudly presents this year’s edition of Astro-Talks, a lecture series that brings the world of astronomy research right to your reach.
✨ Exclusively open to all university students island-wide
🪐 Focused on astronomy research, cosmic discoveries & space science
📍 Onsite sessions at UOC for a live experience!
🎥 Live Recording will be shared for remote participants.
📅 Date: 5th of June, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
📍 Location: NPLT Hall, Department of Physics, University of Colombo
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Whether you’re dreaming of a future in research or just fascinated by the universe, this is your chance to learn, explore, and connect with people who share your love for the cosmos.
“The universe is vast, but the search for life brings us closer.” ✨🌌
Get ready for the very first session of MEISSA 2.0, organized by the Astronomical Society of University of Colombo. 🔭
We are honored to introduce Mr. Sathira Deegala, BSc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and The former Assistant Secratary of the Astronomical Society of University of Colombo, who will take us into the fascinating field of Astrobiology. 🌿👨🔬
📅 31st of May, 2025
⏰ 08:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔖Note: The session Zoom link will be shared exclusively via the WhatsApp group. If you haven’t joined yet, please fill out the form below to register and gain access.
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Stay tuned and get ready to explore the mysteries of life beyond Earth! 👽🌠
The first session of StellaChat was a lecture delivered by Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, Head of the Department of Physics and the Director of Astronomy and Space Science Unit, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on “Modern Trends in Astronomy: Space Mining and Energy from Space”, held on the 1st November, 2020 at 7pm via ZOOM.
The second installment of StellaChat featured Mr. Hasitha Eranda, who took us on a journey about what’s wrong with Dark Energy. It was a wonderful session, and we hope you had a great time expanding your knowledge on this mysterious universe.
We attempted to conduct a virtual observation camp from the University of Colombo to observe the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on the 21st of December 2021. Unfortunately bad weather prevented us from making a proper observation.
We conducted a programme on Astronomy in general for FOS TV organized by FOS Media in lieu of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the Faculty of the Faculty of Science. Sanjula Dasunpriya, Chathuni Dhaneesha, Yasitha Dilshan, Sarala, Sewwandi, Thurunu Chalitha, Ishara Nimeshi, Sammanie Munasinghe, and Nipuni Wanniarachchi were actively involved in making this project a success.
We conducted a Rover Design workshop in collaboration with the Royal College Astronomical Society. Sahan Liyanage, Dahami Gunathilake, Dilanga Harshani, and Himantha Oshadha acted as resource persons on day two of the workshop.
Water rocket challenge 2022 , organized by the Astronomical society University of Colombo was successfully held on 28th May at the Faculty of science.🚀