Established in 1959, the Astronomical Society of University of Colombo is one of the oldest societies in the university. With a legacy spanning years, it has sheltered many renowned astronomers and scientists. With the constant guidance and support of the Senior Treasurer Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the club is actively participating in nurturing the curious young minds of both university and school students.

Conducting night sky observation camps is one of the highlights of the society's frequent activities. Participants get to witness a clearer look of celestial objects while gaining knowledge and experiencing telescope handling during these events.

The Astronomical Society organizes its signature project Star Quest, the all-island astronomy quiz competition, with the aim of popularizing astronomy among the school community. Moreover, their annual Sigma Magazine focuses on enhancing the astronomy knowledge in general public.

Following their mission, the Astronomical Society of University of Colombo endeavors to disseminate knowledge to the community with the aim of inspiring innovation to make a better tomorrow.

On the 3rd of May 2024, students from the D.S. Senanayake College in Ampara were able to share the wonder of the cosmos and awe at its sheer brilliance together with members of the Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo. The Astronomy and Space Science Unit of the Department of Physics, University of Colombo provided the necessary facilities for this event.

In the early hours of May 3rd, excited members of the Astronomical Society gathered at the University of Colombo, where they enthusiastically loaded up telescopes and other equipment and settled in for the long journey from Colombo to Ampara. The team of 12 members, led by the President of the Astronomical Society Primesh Kannangara, accompanied by senior lecturer Dr. Janaka Adassuriya as well as assistant lecturer Ms. Limini Fonseka participated.  Over 1000 school children stayed in the school playground the whole night and enthusiastically observed the night sky with the planet Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and a few nebulas till 4.00 a.m. The program ended up at 7.30 a.m. in the following day morning after lunching several water boost rockets, an activity conducted as a group competition.

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