Royal College Astronomical Society

"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet." - Stephen Hawking

*Voyager '26 is HAPPENING TODAY*

Organized by The Royal College Astronomical Society as the first step to Conquer the Vastness of the Milky way Galaxy



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Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit."
— Frank Borman

VOYAGER'26 HAPPENING TOMORROW

The wait is nearly over as The Royal College Astronomical Society prepares to Launch itself beyond earth



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"Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards, and leads us from this world to another"

*Voyager 26 - 3 DAYS MORE*

Organized by the Royal College Astronomical Society, this is not just a field visit,it's a mission to enhance knowledge about the observable Universe

*Social Sky Vol.111*

IC 1101: The Giant Among Galaxies
IC 1101 is one of the biggest galaxies ever discovered, sitting nearly a billion light-years away in the Virgo constellation. It’s unbelievably huge, stretching around 4 million light-years across — more than 40 times wider than our own Milky Way. Inside it are trillions of stars, along with a supermassive black hole hidden deep at its center. Scientists believe IC 1101 became this enormous by slowly merging with many smaller galaxies over billions of years. Each collision added more stars, gas, and mass, helping it grow into the cosmic giant we see today. Galaxies this large are extremely rare, which is why IC 1101 is so fascinating to astronomers. By studying it, scientists can better understand how galaxies evolve and just how massive structures in the universe can truly become.

Social Sky Vol.110

Artemis rises once more, calling humanity back to the Moon’s quiet light. A journey not just of rockets, but of dreams rekindled. Where the sky is no longer the limit, but the beginning.

Read the full article through the https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAcqBZKGGGNxuYzoE1S
to learn how Artemis will pave the way toward humanity’s future in space exploration.

*"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."* — Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Royal College Astronomical Society, in collaboration with the Visakha Vidyalaya Astronomical Society, proudly presents
Sky Trail ’26
Coming soon…

*"The important thing is not to stop questioning." – Albert Einstein*

The Astronomical Society of Royal College presents,
Voyager ’26

A unique opportunity to step beyond the classroom through an engaging field visit to the University of Colombo, where curiosity meets discovery and knowledge extends beyond textbooks.

Join us as we explore, observe, and experience astronomy in a new dimension.

Register now:
https://forms.gle/778aCNaxGwFRiqia6



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*Social Sky Vol.109*

At the center of the Phoenix Cluster is a black hole that is so massive it changes the shape of an entire galaxy cluster. Instead of being a quiet empty space, it actively influences the creation of stars in thousands of galaxies.

Read the full article through the https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAcqBZKGGGNxuYzoE1S
to learn how this cosmic giant governs the universe on a grand scale.