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J'PURAASTRONOMY CLUB

We keep the telescopes, teach the sky, and drive out past the streetlights to find it properly dark.

What's onAbout the club

6.8524° N/79.9040° E

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Six planets,
one orbit.

The club runs as six divisions. Each keeps its own people, its own remit, and its own corner of what we do — and they all turn around the same thing.

6 divisions / est. 2017

What we do
when it's dark.

The J'pura Astronomy Club is a non-profit student organisation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our mission is to expand and share our knowledge of astronomy with the university community and beyond — to inspire curiosity, encourage a scientific mindset, and cultivate a passion for the cosmos.

  • Observation

    Night camps and observation sessions under the sky — planned and run by the Planet of Observation.

  • Education & seminars

    Educational programmes and seminars that make astronomy accessible and engaging, including support for students preparing for important examinations.

  • Research

    Research projects related to astronomy, organised by the Planet of Research, for members who want to go deeper.

  • Outreach & charity

    Sharing astronomy with the university community and beyond through social media, and contributing through educational and charitable projects.

Anyone who looks up
is already halfway in.

Any student of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura who is interested in astronomy can join, with a one-year membership you renew each year. No experience needed — just curiosity.

Become a member

What's on.

Observation nights, workshops and trips. Registration links are on each event — most fill up, so early is better.

Tonight over Nugegoda

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Read the magazine.

The latest issue of the club magazine. Read it here in your browser.

Cover of Asterism 4.0

Asterism 4.0

Asterism is the official electronic magazine of the Astronomy Club of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, dedicated to inspiring curiosity and expanding knowledge in astronomy, space science, and the mysteries of the universe. The magazine serves as a platform for sharing scientific knowledge, exploring fascinating astronomical discoveries, and encouraging creativity and intellectual engagement among astronomy enthusiasts. Through this initiative, the club aims to promote scientific awareness, nurture a passion for astronomy, and make the wonders of the cosmos accessible to a wider audience.

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Elsewhere
in the sky.

What NASA is looking at today, and what goes up next. Two feeds the club doesn't have to keep — they refresh themselves.

Going up next

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