What's On?

When We Meet
Rosliston Astronomy Group holds regular meetings throughout the year at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX. We meet twice a month — a mid-month and an end-of-month meeting — plus a dedicated Special Interest Group meeting for Astrophotography. All meetings are held on a Friday evening, starting at 7.30pm.

Indoor Meetings
Our indoor meetings are held in the Forest Room at Rosliston Forestry Centre and run as hybrid events — you can join us in person or attend online via Microsoft Teams. If you would like a link to join as a guest, please contact us.

Observing Evenings
Throughout the year RAG holds outdoor observing evenings at Rosliston Forestry Centre. These sessions give members and guests the opportunity to observe under the night sky with telescopes and guidance from experienced members. Dates are listed in our Calendar of Events.

Special Interest Group
RAG has an active Special Interest Group for members who want to develop their astrophotography skills in greater depth. Meetings take place in the Forest Room, and can also be attended online via Microsoft Teams. Find out more on our Special Interest Groups page.

Outreach Events
RAG is proud to deliver outreach events to the wider community, both independently and in partnership with the Environmental Education Project Team at Rosliston Forestry Centre. We work with schools, Scout, Cub Scout and Beaver groups to help young people achieve their Astronomy Badges, and also host events for adult groups such as WI branches. All public outreach events are free and open to everyone. Please contact us for details and availability.

Private Stargazing Experiences
In addition to our regular programme, RAG offers private stargazing evenings — ideal for birthdays, anniversaries or simply a unique and memorable experience. A typical evening includes a presentation about astronomy and space, followed by an observing session with telescopes and guidance if the sky is clear, or an extended illustrated talk if it isn't. Events usually begin around 7.00–7.30pm and last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, though timing can be flexible.

A small charge applies for private events, with children under 10 admitted free. All proceeds go directly into club funds to support our outreach programme and equipment costs. Please note that RAG is a registered charity (No. 1175118) and all members are volunteers, so availability needs to be confirmed in advance. Please contact us for costs and availability.