UK Astronomy in the news

News and media coverage featuring UK Astronomy


Young Author Aston Smith Shines on BBC Radio Northampton
21st February 2024
In an enlightening conversation with Annabel Amos on BBC Radio Northampton today, 11-year-old prodigy author Aston Smith returned to the studio to update listeners about his journey as an author...

Student's Stargazing Books are out of this World
12th December 2023
Northampton Academy is proud to support Year 7 student Aston, a published author of two astronomy books aimed at children. Aston, who lives with ADHD and Autism, wrote his first book, 'The Solar System', during lockdown when he was just eight years old...

Inspiring film produced by Milton Keynes based charity nominated for prestigious award
23rd November 2023
A short film produced by Milton Keynes based charity, UK Astronomy, has been nominated for a major award at the 'Oscars' of charity film.

'Follow Your Dreams' is a five-minute inspirational video tracing the remarkable journey of Ross Hockham, who transformed his passion for astronomy into the award-winning UK Astronomy charity....

Bucks Charity founder at Buckingham Palace today
9th May 2023
As well as being a London Firefighter, Ross Hockham has dedicated the last 9 years to running the charity UK Astronomy. He's now been recognised as a Community Champion by the King and Queen Consort...

Milton Keynes charity founder nominated 'Coronation Champion'
25th April 2023
The Founder of UK Astronomy has been recognised by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort as part of the official Coronation celebrations in conjunction with Royal Voluntary Service...

Exciting new planetarium dome coming to Milton Keynes to bring the night sky to life
9th Jan 2023
A new planetarium dome is coming to Milton Keynes to educate and delight people about night skies. The dome will be inflatable and entirely portable, meaning it can be hired for schools, events and libraries...

Prime Minister recognises UK Astronomy Founder, Ross Hockham, as an outstanding individual volunteer!
4th July 2022
Ross has been running UK Astronomy tirelessly since 2014 - and now he's received praise from our very own Prime Minister in recognition of his hard work and dedication as an individual making a positive change and inspiring others in his community...

Astronomy teacher over the moon after receiving award for charity work in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire
5th October 2021
Firefighter Ross takes portable telescopes to schools, community groups and care homes to promote beauty of stargazing...

Charity founder from Milton Keynes awarded the British Citizen Award for his services
2nd October 2021
Ross Hockham BCAe, was presented with their Medal of Honour from Founder of Specsavers and BCA Patron, Dame Mary Perkins...

From 1st - 30th April 2021, national charity UK Astronomy will be hosting its first ever Online Astronomy Festival
April 2021
The UK Astronomy festival is a month-long festival of free talks and events aimed at beginners to inspire them to go out and look up...

Wonderful Sun readers across the nation pay tribute to their Covid heroes
20th February 2021
My husband ROSS HOCKHAM is my hero. Not only is he a London firefighter but in his spare time he runs his own charity, UK Astronomy...

Festival of Nature with outdoor activities for all the family launches this month in Milton Keynes
12th August 2020
A festival to celebrate the "beautiful and inspiring" nature found in MK's green spaces starts this month...

UK Astronomy Space Crafter is ready to launch
4th August 2020
Milton Keynes based charity UK Astronomy is hoping to inspire more communities to explore the skies with the help of a fully kitted out van...

Space charity wins £50k funding boost
19th November 2019
Milton Keynes based UK Astronomy has been awarded £50,000 as part of Persimmon Homes hugely successful Building Futures campaign...

Taking one small step for intergalactic fun in Friars Square!
24th June 2019
On Saturday the Earth stood still for an intergalactic event to celebrate the moon landings...

Parks Trust in Milton Keynes has its eyes on the skies in 2019 What's On Guide
December 2018
A brand new stargazing event will be held in Milton Keynes parkland next year...

Stargazing Live comes to Daventry
24th March 2017
Daventry Town Council invites you to come along to Stargazing Live. This free event takes place at Daventry Museum on Saturday...