BAS Events Schedule

Below is the next 5 events currently scheduled. Click the title for more information…

24 Jun

Dave Eagle on Starting Astrophotography

June 24, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
DAVE EAGLE in the QUARRY THEATRE will present his talk on STARTING ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY Please arrive by 7:15pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm. QUARRY THEATRE [...]
29 Jul

Alien Life and Concorde

July 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Two member talks in L1 Biology Lab Izzy Hoare on Alienl Life  and  Peter Truscott on Concorde and the 1973 Solar Eclipse Please arrive by [...]
26 Aug

AI and Astronomy with Darren Jehan

August 26, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Darren Jehan will present a talk on AI and Astronomy Venue will be the L1 Biology Lab in the Bedford School Science building. Please arrive [...]
30 Sep

Andrew Green will give a talk. Subject TBC.

September 30, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Andrew Green will give a talk to the society.  The subject is yet to be confirmed. Venue is PROVISIONALLY BOOKED in the QUARRY THEATRE. Please [...]
28 Oct

My Observatory with Phil Schneider

October 28, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Phil Schneider will present a talk on his observatory. Venue is PROVISIONALLY BOOKED in the QUARRY THEATRE. Please arrive by 7:15pm for a prompt start [...]

Events Information

Meetings are held either in the Resource Room close to the Observatory, in the Quarry Theatre, Erskin May Hall or in the Biology Lab. Rooms open at 7:15pm and talks start at 7:30pm promptly.

Observing Sessions

  • Held at the Observatory on every CLEAR Wednesday between October and April – unless otherwise stated

  • All members are welcome, and encouraged, to attend and members of BAS will be on hand to answer any questions.

  • Non-members are welcomed for a limited number of visits. Please make yourself known when you arrive

  • All times are as per current clock settings (UT in Winter, BST in Summer).

  • Observing will take place regardless of the moon phase.

  • Observing will also take place on Committee nights.

  • There is generally no observing on members evenings (last Wednesday of the month), unless otherwise noted.

Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the Resource Room. All members are welcome to attend. Please note: For observing sessions and Resource Room meetings, please ensure you park on Pemberely Avenue, and not at the car park in Burnaby Road. Thank you!

Programme Information

For more information on the Society’s programme, please contact the Programme Coordinator via the Contact Us page.

Volunteers Needed

If you are able to offer a short (15-20 minute) presentation on any astronomical subject (your own images, observatory building project, etc.) please let us know. Your offer will be much appreciated!! We can help with computers and presentation equipment – we need you and the material!!