Our first clear Wednesday of the new observing season was mild and still. In addition to Saturn, Mars and Neptune we observed a good variety of deep sky objects with the 16″, 18″ and 10″ telescopes. These included: Planetary Nebulae…

Hopefully there will be an observing session this evening 8:00-9:30pm. As usual check the Twitter updates from 6:30pm onwards before travelling. Linton Guise L.J.Guise www.bedfordschool.org.uk/observatory www.bedfordschool.org.uk/astronomy-courses Physics Department Bedford School ________________________________ This message has been sent through the Bedford School…

Observing on clear Wednesday evenings restarts on the 19th September at 8:00pm. They do not take place on the last Wednesday of the month when instead the Society meets for talks etc. Full details with weather updates prior to the…

A reminder that Darren Jehan will be talking about the automation of his observatory on Wednesday 30th May in the Observatory resource room at 7:30pm. This will be followed by the Sky Diary for June. L.J.Guise

A reminder that the April Meeting is in the Old Theatre on Wednesday 25th, when Dr John Rogers the BAA Jupiter section director will be giving a talk on the planet. 7:15 for a prompt start at 7:30pm. L.J.Guise

Many thanks to those BAS members that attended the BAA Deep Sky section Meeting on Sunday and for helping to make the day a huge success. L.J.Guise

A reminder that the last regular Wednesday observing session of the season is scheduled for 18th April 9:00-10:30pm provided the sky is clear. Updates will be posted on Twitter as usual. Watch out for special sessions over the summer for…

Any changes to the list of BAS members that have booked for this event through Linton must be made by April 17th at the latest. L.J.Guise Physics Dept. Bedford School. www.bedfordschool.org.uk/observatory ________________________________ This message has been sent through the Bedford…

Members are invited to attend the Society’s AGM which will take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 11th April in the Planetarium at Bedford School. Any member interested in joining the Committee should contact the Chairman, Peter Hudson. L.J.Guise Physics Dept.…

Our last regular Wednesday Observing sessions of the season will take place on : April 4th 8:30-10:00 pm and April 18th 9:00-10:30pm provided it is clear. Please be certain to check the Twitter weather updates on the night before travelling.…