Public Events
The Cardiff Astronomical Society (CAS) organises regular night sky and occasional solar observing events at its Observatory in Dyffryn Gardens or locations further afield. The events are either organised by CAS on its own, or run in conjunction with other organisations.
In addition, the Society's public outreach team has also answered many hundreds of questions about space and astronomy from our young visitors! Society officers also make visits to schools and scout meetings when requested.
Upcoming public events:
Museum of the Moon - National Museum Cardiff
From 10th March 2026
UK artist Luke Jerram's seven-metre moon sculpture will be on display at the National Museum Cardiff from 10th March, including NASA imagery and a magical soundscape.
To celebrate, a series of lunar-themed events will be taking place throughout March and April. Click here to read more and book your tickets, free of charge!
CAS will have a stand at the family day on 4th April 2026; be sure to book your tickets to avoid disappointment!!
Stars and their Consolations
Thursday 2nd April 2026, 7.30pm
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff
Be transported into the night sky on the breath of stories that have lit up the darkness for thousands of years. Greek myths of constellations are brought dazzlingly to life by two of the UK’s titans of storytelling, Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden.
Experience powerful, ancient stories with a thrilling electro-acoustic soundscape by composer, Sarah Lianne Lewis and cosmic projection. Dive into an enthralling and truly magical adventure. Witness the gods playing mercilessly with mortals with stories of lust, pride and passion that will leave you with a hunger to discover more…
The epic sweep of the night sky brings a cosmic, eternal perspective to human troubles, offering much needed consolation for our times.
Click here to book your tickets
Suitable for ages 14+
FAS Convention
Saturday 27th June 2026
Cardiff University
Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM
Join us at the Cardiff University for an exciting event covering a wide range of topics!
Explore the history of astronomy, current challenges, and future possibilities. Engage with leading experts in the field and fellow enthusiasts.
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting your journey into the stars, this convention promises to inspire and educate.
Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 5pm.
To keep costs down, we are asking you to bring your own lunch. We will provide hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.
Speakers will include:
Prof. Paul Roche FRAS, Chair of Astronomy Education at Cardiff University – Using astronomy to engage students in STEM
Prof. Mike Lockwood FRS, Current President of the Royal Astronomical Society - Space Junk - The danger of orbital collisions
Dr Jane Clark - How We Became Aware of Galaxies
Dr Jenifer Millard – aka Dr Jen – A Waste of Space
Prof. Mike Edmunds - Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics - The Antikythera Mechanism
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite
Links to some of our previous public events:
Museum After Dark 18th February 2026
CAS 50th Anniversary - Private Exhibition Viewing & Social at the Museum of Cardiff October 2025
Dark Sky Festival September 2025
SAFE solar viewing Bannau Brychieniog June 2025
Partial Eclipse 29th March 2025
Museum After Dark 26th Feb 2025
Dark Skies Festival Sep 21st 2024
SAFE solar viewing Bannau Brychieniog 220624
Museum After Dark 14th February 2024
Dark Skies Wales Festival Sept 23
St David's Hall Family Prom 8th July 2023
BBC Wales 100 at the National Museum of Wales
Partial Solar Eclipse 25th October 2022 Dyffryn Gardens
Dark Skies Festival 24th September 2022
Stargazing at Brecon 16th September 2022
Solar Viewing at Brecon Visitor Centre 25th June 2022
Transit of Mercury observations at Dyffryn Gardens - 11 November 2019
Stargazing with Dark Sky Wales at Brecon - 18 October 2019
Apollo 11 Fiftieth Anniversary Event at National Museum Wales, Cardiff - 20 July 2019
Night Observing with the Open University at Brecon - 28 June 2019
Solar Observing at Brecon Beacons - 22 June 2019
Star Attractions at the Museum - 19 January 2019
Space Capsule Family Day - 17 November 2018
Stargazing with Dark Sky Wales at Brecon - 26 October 2018
CAS/SPA Lectures - Saturday, 29 September 2018
Public Events - From Another Perspective
Solar Observing at Brecon Beacons - 23 June 2018
Star Attractions at the Museum - 13 January 2018
St Fagans Stargazing Event - 18 November 2017
Stargazing at Dyffryn Gardens - 28 October 2017
Stargazing at Brecon - 14 October 2017
Solar Viewing at Brecon - 30 July 2017
St Fagans Event - 19 November 2016
Stargazing at Dyffryn Gardens - 29 October 2016
Tim Peake at Techniquest - 13 October 2016
Perseid Shower - 11 August 2016
Solar Viewing at Brecon - 30 July 2016
Oxford Away Day - 18 June 2016
Techniquest - 15 December 2015
If you have attended one of our events, we would appreciate your feedback:
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING ON SATURDAY IN SUCH HORRID CONDITIONS.
You and your team never fail to amaze me with your generosity of time, experience and that “can do” attitude which is such an asset to our festival.
I do so appreciate your willingness from you and your lovely team who are happy so share their love of our dark skies.
Thank you also for helping to promote our festival which helps us greatly.
Carol Williams, Sustainable Tourism Officer, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Excellent. Very informative and interesting "volunteers".
Sue and David
Super evening, glad we came.
John and Family
Our third visit, and just as interesting each time. The explanations are clear and the advice on equipment very helpful. Thanks.
Garth
Enjoyed seeing the telescope and realy enjoyed the Stellarium presentation. Very interesting. Thank you! xxx
Sophie and Philip
Very helpful and friendly group of people. Hopefully, I'll be able to find objects in my new scope now! Thanks!
Gareth
Fascinating - great to actually use and see through a telescope!! Thank you.
Joan and Mike