A two day promotional event amidst the Historic Buildings of Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove. BAS members were dressed for the weekend theme â?? The Victorian Age. Visitors to the museum took some time to explore the display and ask questions. A few scopes were on display for the public to examine and members were on … Continue reading August 20, 2011 @ 6:00 pm - Avoncroft Museum – Victorian Weekend
Display and short talk in the Guesten Hall then outside to look for the Leonids. Not many seen but plenty of telescopes for visitors to enjoy the night sky. Avoncroft provided the cocoa.
Small display and telescopes to promote the society and astronomy.
As visitors learnt of the opportunity to look at the moon and Jupiter through members telescopes more visitors seized a glimpse and were happy to talk about their experiences and ask questions.
A display was set up on the 5th Jan in readiness for the 'Space Day' event on 22nd Jan. Removed by 26th Jan. On the 22nd members manned a small display in the library throughout the day.
Three talks were given by Rob Januszewski, Sue Dipple and Rob Dipple. Display of images and telescopes. After the talks we moved outside where visitors were able to enjoy the night sky through the telescopes.
We were invited to give a presentation to The University of the Third Age - 'Stars and Pixels' given by Paul Norris