Bromsgrove Astronomical Society

Informal Meeting
2012-04-02 19:45 - 22:00, 2012-03-05 19:45 - 22:00, 2012-01-02 19:45 - 22:00 UTC
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc.

Roger Dymock - "Asteroids And Beyond - A Personal Journey"
2012-03-19 19:45 - 22:00
Guest speaker Roger Dymock presents, ‘Asteroids and Beyond, a Personal Journey’.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove - An Introduction To Astronomy
2012-02-25 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Member Speaker Night
2012-02-20 19:45 - 22:00
Member Speakers.
The following Society members will be giving presentations thus:
Richard Birtles – ‘Mayan Astronomical Temple of Chichen Itza in Mexico’.
Chris Blake – ‘Les Granges’.
Elaine Green – ‘Astronomy and Me’.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

3rd Bromsgrove Beaver Scouts - Astronomy Badge
2012-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Astonomy Badge

Informal Meeting
2012-02-06 19:45 - 22:00
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc.
NB: Meeting in January 2012 to be confirmed.

Droitwich Library - Space Day
2012-01-22 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Roger Pickard "Stellar Evolution" (Part 1)
2012-01-16 19:45 - 22:00
Guest Speaker Roger Pickard gives a presentation entitled, “Stellar Evolution”.
This is part 1 of a two part presentation. The second part to be presented at a later date, to be confirmed.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Quiz Night / Social Night
2011-12-19 19:45 - 22:00
A quiz night, which we hope will be similar to the Inter Society Quiz held earlier in the year. Hopefully, a buffet too.

Avoncroft Museum - Candlelit Christmas
2011-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Bromsgrove Recreation Ground - Bromsgrove Carnival
2011-11-26 18:00 - 20:00
Small display and telescopes to promote the society and astronomy.

William Edmondson - "How To Search For Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence"
2011-11-21 19:45 - 22:00
Guest Speaker – William Edmondson will give a presentation entitled:
“How to search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence”.
New Members welcome.
Doors open 7:30pm.

Avoncroft Museum - Leonids And Cocoa
2011-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
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.

'Leonids And Cocoa' At Avoncroft Museum
2011-11-17 19:45 - 22:00
‘Leonids and Cocoa’ at Avoncroft Museum. For Bromsgrove Astronomical Society members, entry will be free (as you are helping with the event), otherwise £5.
Pre bookings only.
The Societies first collaborative venture – so come along and make it a success.
Avoncroft Events

Public Open Meeting & Exhibition
2011-10-17 19:45 - 22:00
The Annual Public Open Meeting & Exhibition open to the General Public.
Doors Open 7:00pm.
Everyone welcome.

Nik Szymanek - 'Photographing The Night Sky'
2011-09-19 19:45 - 22:00
‘Photographing the Night Sky’.
A lecture on Film, DSLR and CCD Imaging by celebrated UK Imager Nik Szymanek.
This is one not to be missed and without doubt, will be very well attended.
Doors open at 7.30pm.

Extra Meeting - Observing Night
2011-08-22 19:45 - 22:45
An extra meeting in the form of an Observing Night.
Use the Society Telescopes or bring your own Telescopes and/or Binoculars.
Doors open 20:00
New Members Welcome.

Avoncroft Museum - Victorian Weekend
2011-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
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 hand both days to answer any astronomical questions.

Michael Morris - 'Observing The Planets'
2011-08-15 19:45 - 22:00
A presentation by Michael Morris from Worcester Astronomical Society – ‘Observing the Planets’.
Doors open 7:30pm.
Newcomers welcome.

Guy Hurst - "Comets - Visitors To The Solar System"
2011-07-18 19:45 - 22:00
Comets – Visitors to the Solar System by Guy Hurst
Doors open 7:30pm.
Newcomers welcome.

Rob Januszewski - "35 Years An Astronomer"
2011-06-20 19:45 - 22:00
The Society Chairman Rob Januszewski will be giving a presentation entitled – “35 Years an Astronomer”.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Telescope Clinic / Practical Session
2011-05-16 19:45 - 22:00
A ‘hands on’ telescope clinic and practical session.
Problems with your telescope? Need telescope advice?
Bring your telescope along if you have one.
We hope to hold small workshops, including ‘Visual Astronomy’, ‘Practical Imaging’, ‘Image Processing’, ‘Telescopes/Equipment in general’ and ‘The Solar System’.
Doors open 7:30pm.

Stoke Parish Recreational Ground - Parish Fete
2011-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
Parish Fete

AGM
2011-04-18 19:45 - 22:00
Annual General Meeting

*Extra Meeting* - Observing Evening
2011-04-04 19:45 - 22:00
An Observing evening. So bring along your Telescopes or Binoculars or just yourselves and use the Society scopes to view the night sky.
Starts at 8:00pm.

Geoff Mansfield - 'The Antikythera Device'
2011-03-21 19:45 - 22:00
Geoff Mansfield – ‘The Antikythera Device’.
Doors open at 7:30pm
Newcomers welcome.

Sheridan Williams - "Fascinating Facts About Solar Eclipses"
2011-02-21 19:45 - 22:00
Guest Speaker – Sheridan Williams – “Fascinating Facts about Solar Eclipses”.
Including, Solar Eclipses over Bromsgrove from 1 – 3000AD and a resume of where to go for the next 5 Solar Eclipses.
Doors open 7:45pm for a 8pm start.
Be sure not to miss this one!

Inter Society Quiz Night
2011-02-14 19:30 - 23:00
Come and test your Astronomy knowledge in our Inter Society Quiz Night against the Kidderminster and Heart of England Astronomical Societies.
This is the Quiz Night that was postponed due to the weather in December.
There will be a Buffet at a cost of £7 per head.
Please contact a member of the Committee to confirm you will be attending the Quiz Night and whether you will be partaking of the Buffet. (E-mail or ‘phone).
Everyone, including New Members welcome.
Doors open 7:30pm.
