BAS Events

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

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

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
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
30 Apr
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
30/04/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
28 May
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
28/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
25 Jun
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
25/06/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
30 Jul
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
30/07/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
27 Aug
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
27/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
24 Sep
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
24/09/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
29 Oct
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
29/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting
26 Nov
BAS - Monthly Members Meeting
26/11/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Placeholder for Monthly Members Meeting

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!!