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The Latest News…

  • Observing this week

    No observing on Wednesday 9th October, hoping for a session on Friday 11th. Details will be sent to members by […]Read More »

From the Events Calendar

30 Oct
A Beginners Guide to the Planets
30/10/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Some BAS members will be giving short introductory talks on the Planets of the Solar System. Followed by the Sky Diary with Darren. Please arrive [...]
27 Nov
Eclipse Chasing by Glenn Bates
27/11/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Glenn Bates presents his talk on Eclipse Chasing in the Erskine May Hall. Followed by the Sky Diary with Linton. Please arrive by 7:15pm for [...]
11 Dec
BAS Members Christmas Social
11/12/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Our annual members social meets inn the Resource Room at 7:30pm on Wednesday 11th December.

Latest Images from BAS

  • Aurora 10 October 2024 from Peter Truscott

    Aurora 10 October 2024 from Peter Truscott

  • IC 1805 from Gordon Waller

    IC 1805 from Gordon Waller

  • Sunspots 7 Oct 2024 from Gordon Waller

    Sunspots 7 Oct 2024 from Gordon Waller

  • NGC 891 from Gordon Waller

    NGC 891 from Gordon Waller

  • NGC 40 by Gordon Waller

    NGC 40 by Gordon Waller

  • M 81 and M 82 by Gordon Waller

    M 81 and M 82 by Gordon Waller

  • Comet A3 by Dave Eagle

    Comet A3 by Dave Eagle

  • Moon by Gordon Waller using S50

    Moon by Gordon Waller using S50

  • M 27 by Gordon Waller with the S50.

    M 27 by Gordon Waller with the S50.

  • 11 Sep 2024. Mammatus clouds.

    11 Sep 2024. Mammatus clouds.

  • Sunset illuminating heavy weather clouds.

    Sunset illuminating heavy weather clouds.

  • Sunspots today using SeeStar with Baader solar film filter on S50. Gordon Waller.

    Sunspots today using SeeStar with Baader solar film filter on S50. Gordon Waller.