BAS Events

Meetings are held either in the Resource Room close to the Observatory or in the Old Theatre.

Rooms open at 7:15pm and talks start at 7:30pm

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!

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Events Calendar

13 Dec
BAS - Christmas Social
13/12/2023    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The infamous BAS Christmas Social.   Members only.
31 Jan
Marta Ceccaroni on ‘Asteroid Hazard Mitigation’.
31/01/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Marta Ceccaroni from Cranfield on ‘Asteroid Hazard Mitigation’. Please arrive by 7:15pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm. Theatre Entrance Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/QRSGW8aX7rpz1Awh9 Theatre [...]
28 Feb
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
28/02/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
27 Mar
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
27/03/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
24 Apr
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
24/04/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
29 May
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
29/05/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
26 Jun
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
26/06/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
31 Jul
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
31/07/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
28 Aug
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
28/08/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
25 Sep
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
25/09/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
30 Oct
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
30/10/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]
27 Nov
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
27/11/2024    
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
The last Wednesday of the month is the monthly BAS Members evening, where we have a variety of talks from experts in different fields of [...]

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!!