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The Latest News…

  • January Observing

    The next scheduled Wednesday observing session will be on January 15th from 7:00pm if clear. Details of other non Wednesday […]Read More »

From the Events Calendar

29 Jan
MARS by Dr Paul Streeter
29/01/2025    
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Dr Paul Streeter from the OU will present a talk on Mars in the Quarry Theatre. Please arrive by 7:15 for a prompt 7:30pm start. [...]
26 Feb
The Pluto Story with Prof Ian Robson
26/02/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Our February talk is by Prof Ian Robson on the story of Pluto in the Quarry Theatre. Please arrive at 7:15 for a 7:30 pm [...]
26 Mar
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
26/03/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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30 Apr
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
30/04/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Latest Images from BAS

  • Mars above the Beehive 01 Dec 2024 by Peter T

    Mars above the Beehive 01 Dec 2024 by Peter T

  • IC 1805 - the Heart and Soul nebula from Gordon Waller.

    IC 1805 - the Heart and Soul nebula from Gordon Waller.

  • NGC 1514 from Gordon Waller

    NGC 1514 from Gordon Waller

  • NGC1502 Open Cluster and Kembles Cascade from Gordon Waller

    NGC1502 Open Cluster and Kembles Cascade from Gordon Waller

  • NGC 1501 Planetary Nebula from Gordon Waller

    NGC 1501 Planetary Nebula from Gordon Waller

  • NGC 884 Open Double Cluster from Gordon Waller

    NGC 884 Open Double Cluster from Gordon Waller

  • NGC7479 by John Keay

    NGC7479 by John Keay

  • M31 by John Keay.

    M31 by John Keay.

  • The Moon using the Seestar S50. 11 Nov 2024 from Gordon Waller.

    The Moon using the Seestar S50. 11 Nov 2024 from Gordon Waller.

  • Comet A3 from Dexter

    Comet A3 from Dexter

  • Dumbell Nebula from Phil Schneider using a Unistellar.

    Dumbell Nebula from Phil Schneider using a Unistellar.

  • Sunspots 5 November 2024 from Peter Truscott.

    Sunspots 5 November 2024 from Peter Truscott.