Bromsgrove Astronomical Society

Richard Guest - Backyard Astronomy With Beyond Kingswinford Streetlights
2026-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 UTC

Next Informal Meeting
2026-09-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-01-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-02-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-03-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-04-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 and 5 more dates
Primarily an Observing Evening. If not clear then general discussion, help for those who require it.

StarParty
2026-09-11 08:00 - 2026-09-14 23:30
This is a great event for members to get together and a chance to enjoy relatively dark skies with an opportunity to see the Milky Way. Details on how to book your place will be sent via email.

Simona Nitti - Solar Wind Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission
2026-09-21 20:00 - 22:00

Prof Elizabeth Stanway - Cosmic Catastrophes
2026-10-19 20:00 - 22:00
Fictions involving catastrophic cosmic explosions such as novae or supernovae range from narratives of a heroic, constructive drive outwards into the Universe to depressing and destructive apocalyptic fictions which posit the destruction of human culture and perhaps humanity itself. SF case studies nonetheless represent a rare engagement of popular culture with the details of stellar astrophysics, and a useful starting point from which to engage in a wider discussion about the ultimate fate of stars and our place in the Universe.
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/nam2022_stanway_open_69.pdf

Dr Martin Braddock - Extra-Terrestrial Life - Possibilities And Plausibilities
2026-11-16 20:00 - 22:00

Christmas Quiz - Court Leet
2026-12-07 20:00 - 22:00
This is a members only event. Tickets will go on sale in the store closer to the event.

‘Christmas Crackers’ Short Talks By Members
2026-12-21 20:00 - 22:00

Prof Sean Elvidge - Sunny, With A Mild Chance Of Catastrophe
2027-01-18 20:00 - 22:00
We often think of the Sun as a constant, life-giving presence, but in reality, it has a volatile side that can cause real disruption here on Earth. In this talk, Professor Sean Elvidge explores the hidden world of space weather: how solar flares and geomagnetic storms, often invisible to us, can affect everything from satellite navigation and aviation to power grids and radio communications. Drawing on his work developing the forecasting engine behind the UK’s operational space weather models, Prof. Elvidge reveals how scientists are working to turn unpredictable solar outbursts into manageable risks. As our reliance on space-based and GPS-enabled technologies grows, so too does our vulnerability to the Sun’s moods. “Sunny, with a mild chance of catastrophe” uncovers the science behind these solar threats, the likelihood of extreme events and shows how better forecasting could help keep modern life ticking, even when the skies above are anything but calm.

Prof Belinda Wilkes - A Clear View Of The X-ray Universe With NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
2027-02-15 20:00 - 22:00

Dr Kaiming Cui - How Common Are Other Worlds? Exploring The Statistical Landscape Of Exoplanets
2027-03-15 20:00 - 22:00

AGM
2027-04-19 20:00 - 22:00

Dave Jones - Comets
2027-05-17 20:00 - 22:00

Short Presentations By Members. View The Sun With A Solar Telescope
2027-06-21 20:00 - 22:00

Rob Januszewski - Red Giants
2027-07-19 20:00 - 22:00

Catherine Haynes - The Fullness Of Time
2027-08-16 20:00 - 22:00
Past generations would tell time by shadows shrinking, the midday glow over a mountaintop, the crowing of the rooster in the darkness. They noticed the flowers that close at noon, sensed how the quality of light changes at dusk, and marked time at night by the motion of the stars.
Today, in our clock-bound, screen-immersed world, most of us rely on machines to mark the hours. But what riches might we gain from reclaiming the forgotten art of sensing time by events in the living world?

Astro Abby - Astro Adventures
2027-09-20 20:00 - 22:00
Astro Adventures offers an inspiring introduction to the world of landscape astrophotography, exploring how we can chase the stars, capture light and reveal the hidden beauty of the night. Through a series of narrative-led, mesmerising images, we’ll look at how celestial motion, atmosphere and landscape come together to create stories written in starlight. We’ll touch on the essentials of planning — from timing and location to understanding celestial movement – and give a brief glimpse into the processing steps that uncover depth and detail. Designed to ignite curiosity, this session invites you to pause, look up and reconnect with the wonder of our universe.

Mike Frost - Who's Who in the Moon
2027-10-18 20:00 - 22:00
