Bromsgrove Astronomical Society

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

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.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Informal Meeting
2012-01-02 19:45 - 22:00, 2012-03-05 19:45 - 22:00, 2012-04-02 19:45 - 22:00, 2012-09-03 19:45 - 22:00
A chance to get the telescopes out, if clear. General discussion, help sort out problems etc.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Spadesboure Suite, Bromsgrove - U3A
2012-04-05 18:00 - 20:00
We were invited to give a presentation to The University of the Third Age – ‘Stars and Pixels’ given by Paul Norris

AGM & Member Speaker
2012-04-16 19:45 - 22:00
Annual General Meeting of Bromsgrove Astronomical Society, followed by a Member Speaker.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Telescope Clinic / Mini Workshops
2012-05-21 19:45 - 22:00
Telescope Clinic/Mini Workshops.
Unsure how to use your telescope? Want to know more about image processing?
These are just two of the subjects we will be tackling – many more too.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Dr Nick Hewitt - 'Exploring The Shapes Of Planetary Nebula'
2012-06-18 19:45 - 22:00
‘Exploring the Shapes of Planetary Nebula’ – Dr Nick Hewitt.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Dr Martin Griffiths - "Charles Messier & His Objects"
2012-07-16 19:45 - 22:00
Dr Martin Griffiths, Senior lecturer of Astronomy at the University of Glamorgan will give a presentation entitled “Charles Messier & his Objects”.
Doors open 7:30pm.
New members welcome.

Rob Dipple - Basic Image Processing
2012-08-20 19:45 - 22:00
Rob will be giving a presentation of the first steps in processing astro images.

Dr Steve Barrett -"The Beginning Of Everything"
2012-09-17 19:45 - 22:00
“The Beginning of Everything” – A presentation by Dr Steve Barrett from The University of Liverpool.
Doors open 7:30pm
New members welcome.

Public Open Meeting & Exhibition
2012-10-15 19:45 - 22:00
The Annual Public Open Meeting and Exhibition.
Doors open 7:00pm.
Everyone welcome.
