Bromsgrove Astronomical Society

Bromsgrove Recreation Ground - Bromsgrove Carnival
2011-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Rob Januszewski - 'Variable Star Observing'
2011-01-17 19:45 - 22:00
Member Speaker – Rob Januszewski ‘Variable Star Observing’.

Christmas Buffet / Quiz Night - CANCELLED
2010-12-20 19:00 - 23:00
Buffet and bar and a Quiz against some other local Astronomy Societies.
Versus Heart of England and Kidderminster Societies.
(There will be a small charge for the buffet – £7).
Lets show them that we know our stuff at BAS!
Doors open at 7:30pm.
Quiz commences 8:00pm.
Everyone welcome.

*Extra Meeting* - Observing Night - *CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*
2010-12-06 19:45 - 22:00
*CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*
An extra meeting in the form of an observing night.
Come and have a look through the societies telescopes or bring your own.
A pair of binoculars will suffice!
We start at 7:30/8pm.

Nick Hart - 'A Handful Of Stars'
2010-11-15 19:45 - 22:00
Nick Hart – ‘A Handful of Stars’.

Public Open Meeting / Exhibition
2010-10-18 19:45 - 22:00
All are welcome to join us for this, our second, open evening.
Inside there will be displays and equipment as well as friendly advice.
Weather permitting telescopes will be set up outside for viewing.

**Observing Night**
2010-10-04 19:45 - 22:00
An extra meeting, nominated as an observing night.
Come and use the Societies Telescopes or bring your own if you have one.
Bring your binoculars.
If it’s raining, we’ll have a Q & A session!

Chris Livingstone - 'Beneath Southern Skies'
2010-09-20 19:45 - 22:00

Royal Greenwich Observatory Trip
2010-09-18 07:00 - 23:00
A trip to the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London.
Please indicate how many seats are required through the ‘Members Area’ on the website.

Two For One! Dr Steve Barrett - 'The Great Moon Hoax' And 'The Astrophotograhers 'Tracker'
2010-08-16 19:45 - 22:00
*Two for the price of one*!
Steve presents ‘The Great Moon Hoax’ followed by a practical talk on how to make a simple but effective camera tracking mount for astrophotography.

Summer BBQ 2:00pm - 10:00pm Adults £2 Children £1
2010-08-15 14:00 - 22:00
For members and their families – come and enjoy our summer social event.
Rugby Club bar will be open.
Hopefully, some solar observing too!
Adults £2 Children £1

Telescope Clinic - Hands On advice - Bring Your Scope / Polar Aligning etc.
2010-07-19 19:45 - 22:00
Got any problems with equipment – then bring it along and we will see if we can sort you/it out.

Summer BBQ 2:00pm - 10:00pm
2010-07-15 14:00 - 22:00
For members and their families – come and enjoy our summer social event.
Rugby Club bar will be open.
Hopefully, some solar observing too!
