Astronomical Society of Trinity College

Astronomical Society of Trinity College Official page of the Astronomical Society of Trinity College The first secretary was P.R. Perera and the President was Mr. McLeod Campbell the Principal.

The Astronomical Society of Trinity Kandy (ASTCK) came in to existence on the 22nd of October 1928, considering the request made by a large number of students who were interested in astronomy at that time. After few meetings and lectures the society felt the need of having something more practical for their astronomical work. The ASTCK was privileged to have an observatory built inside the College

(housed behind the Chapel) which was known to be the largest in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at that time. On the 9th of February 1933 at 7.00 PM, the observatory was declared open by Sir G. Tyrell, the chief secretary. In the same year, the Meteorite station was setup between the Gaster block and the present art room. Two members were given the task of reading the rain gauge and the Stevenson screen. In 1952, the activities of the society were drastically curtailed by an unfortunate incident where a tree fell on the observatory. Though various attempts were made to repair the telescope it was not successful. After a long lapse it was in 1979 the Principal at that time late rev. Dr. Wickramasinhghe got to know about the society and re-formed the society on the 5th of March 1979.

97 Years of Celestial LegacyOn 22nd October 1928, a group of visionary students at Trinity College, Kandy, founded the A...
22/10/2025

97 Years of Celestial Legacy

On 22nd October 1928, a group of visionary students at Trinity College, Kandy, founded the Astronomical Society, a spark born from curiosity that grew into one of the College’s most enduring and pioneering student-led societies.

With P. R. Perera as its first Secretary and Rev. McLeod Campbell, the then Principal, as its President, the Society stood as a symbol of Trinity’s passion for discovery and learning. For 97 years, it has continued to inspire generations to look up, discover, and wonder at the vastness of the universe. ✨

Astronomical Society,
Trinity College Kandy.

🌠 Hats off to the Runners-up of the Astronomical Quiz Competition of Aspice Sidera. 2025! That had a unique win. After a...
22/06/2025

🌠 Hats off to the Runners-up of the Astronomical Quiz Competition of Aspice Sidera. 2025! That had a unique win. After a 12 hours of commendable hard work!

Organized by The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy.

🌟 Congratulations to the Champions of the Astronomical Quiz winners of Aspice Sidera 25! Your knowledge truly reached fo...
22/06/2025

🌟 Congratulations to the Champions of the Astronomical Quiz winners of Aspice Sidera 25! Your knowledge truly reached for the stars. You gave a stellar performance that truly inspired us all!

Organized by The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy.

Only 1 Day to Go — The Night That Folds Inward is Almost Here. Get Ready to Step Beyond the Event Horizon!For more detai...
19/06/2025

Only 1 Day to Go — The Night That Folds Inward is Almost Here. Get Ready to Step Beyond the Event Horizon!

For more details :
077 060 7731 - Disath Jayasinghe (President)
071 979 7867 - Yasiru Bandara
(Secretary)

Organized by The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy.

Only 2 Days to Go — The Night That Folds Inward is Almost Here. Get Ready to Step Beyond the Event Horizon!For more deta...
17/06/2025

Only 2 Days to Go — The Night That Folds Inward is Almost Here. Get Ready to Step Beyond the Event Horizon!

For more details :
077 060 7731 - Disath Jayasinghe (President)
071 979 7867 - Yasiru Bandara
(Secretary)

Organized by The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy.

Congratulations to the Top 10 schools advancing to the next round of Aspice Sidera! 🌟Your dedication, hard work, and exc...
12/06/2025

Congratulations to the Top 10 schools advancing to the next round of Aspice Sidera! 🌟

Your dedication, hard work, and excellence have truly set you apart. This achievement reflects not only your talent but also your commitment to growth and teamwork.

As the competition intensifies, we look forward to seeing how you continue to rise, inspire, and lead. Wishing you all the very best in the next stage—aim high, and keep reaching for the stars! 🏆✨

Stellar gates are now shut.Thank you to all who registered. The sky has chosen its seekers. See you on the other side of...
05/06/2025

Stellar gates are now shut.
Thank you to all who registered. The sky has chosen its seekers. See you on the other side of the cosmos.

📅 Preliminary Round: June 7th | 7:00 PM | Online

For more details :
077 060 7731 - Disath Jayasinghe (President)
071 979 7867 - Yasiru Bandara (Secretary)

Organized by the Astronomical Society of Trinity College, Kandy

🚨 T-Minus 1 Day to enter the cosmic stage.Registrations for Aspice Sidera are closing soon.Don’t let the universe move o...
03/06/2025

🚨 T-Minus 1 Day to enter the cosmic stage.
Registrations for Aspice Sidera are closing soon.
Don’t let the universe move on without you.

📅 Preliminary Round: June 7th | 7:00 PM | Online
🎓 Open to all schools – A maximum of two teams per school

📝 Register Here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/4cLDLCXrxeYD8QMu7

For more details :
077 060 7731 - Disath Jayasinghe (President)
071 979 7867 - Yasiru Bandara (Secretary)

Organized by the Astronomical Society of Trinity College, Kandy

🚨 T-Minus 2 Days to enter the cosmic stage.Registrations for Aspice Sidera are closing soon.Don’t let the universe move ...
02/06/2025

🚨 T-Minus 2 Days to enter the cosmic stage.
Registrations for Aspice Sidera are closing soon.
Don’t let the universe move on without you.

📅 Preliminary Round: June 7th | 7:00 PM | Online
🎓 Open to all schools – A maximum of two teams per school

📝 Register Here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/4cLDLCXrxeYD8QMu7

For more details :
077 060 7731 - Disath Jayasinghe (President)
071 979 7867 - Yasiru Bandara (Secretary)

Organized by the Astronomical Society of Trinity College, Kandy

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a spec...
02/03/2025

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌

The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a special workshop by Dr. Henry Throop, Program Scientist, Planetary Division, NASA HQ, who played a key role in the groundbreaking New Horizons mission to Pluto, the Kuiper Belt, and beyond! 🛰️✨

Save the date!

Be a part of the Observation Workshop on the 3rd of March 2025 from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM held for all our young astrophiles!

Today is the Day!

🌍 Don’t miss this chance to dive into the wonders of deep space with an expert who’s been part of history!

📢 Spread the word and join us for an unforgettable cosmic journey! 🚀💫

Workshop Registration:
https://forms.gle/yzNUkPxDUVXpyDdX8

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a spec...
02/03/2025

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌

The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a special workshop by Dr. Henry Throop, Program Scientist, Planetary Division, NASA HQ, who played a key role in the groundbreaking New Horizons mission to Pluto, the Kuiper Belt, and beyond! 🛰️✨

Save the date!

Be a part of the Observation Workshop on the 3rd of March 2025 from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM held for all our young astrophiles!

1 Day More!

🌍 Don’t miss this chance to dive into the wonders of deep space with an expert who’s been part of history!

📢 Spread the word and join us for an unforgettable cosmic journey! 🚀💫

Workshop Registration:
https://forms.gle/yzNUkPxDUVXpyDdX8

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a spec...
01/03/2025

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Enthusiasts! 🌌

The Astronomical Society of Trinity College Kandy proudly presents a special workshop by Dr. Henry Throop, Program Scientist, Planetary Division, NASA HQ, who played a key role in the groundbreaking New Horizons mission to Pluto, the Kuiper Belt, and beyond! 🛰️✨

Save the date!

Be a part of the Observation Workshop on the 3rd of March 2025 from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM held for all our young astrophiles!

2 Days More!

🌍 Don’t miss this chance to dive into the wonders of deep space with an expert who’s been part of history!

📢 Spread the word and join us for an unforgettable cosmic journey! 🚀💫

Workshop Registration:
https://forms.gle/yzNUkPxDUVXpyDdX8

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