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
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.
'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.
The Annual Public Open Meeting & Exhibition open to the General Public. Doors Open 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
'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
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.
Guest Speaker - William Edmondson will give a presentation entitled: "How to search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence". New Members welcome. Doors open 7:30pm.
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 quiz night, which we hope will be similar to the Inter Society Quiz held earlier in the year. Hopefully, a buffet too.