Bedford Astronomical Society

BAS Banner

Events

Meetings are held either in the Resource Room close to the Observatory (RR), or in the Science Lab in the school (SL). Rooms open at 7:30pm and talks start at 8:00 sharp.

Observing sessions

  • Held at the Piazzi Smyth Observatory on every CLEAR Wednesday between October and April - unless otherwise stated
  • Everyone is welcome to attend and members of BAS will be on hand to answer any questions
  • All times are as per current clock settings (UT in Winter, BST in Summer)
  • Observing will take place regardless of the moon phase
  • Observing will also take place on Committee nights
  • There is generally no observing on members evenings (last Wednesday of the month), unless otherwise noted
  • Dark Site Observing is held at Daisy Banks Picnic Site - see here for a map to get there

Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the Resource Room. All members are welcome to attend

Events Calendar

BAS AGM (Resource Room)

When: Wed May 29, 2013 8pm to 8:30pm  BST

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The BAS Annual General Meeting for 2013 held in the Resource Room.

Committee

When: Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:30pm to 8:30pm  BST
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:30pm

Where: Resource Room, Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly Committee Meeting

How to Lose Weight - Mike Frost - (Science Lab)

When: Wed Jun 26, 2013 8pm to 9pm  BST

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Mike gives a unique insight on the Physics of Weight in this lighthearted and informative talk.

Committee

When: Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:30pm to 8:30pm  BST
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:30pm

Where: Resource Room, Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly Committee Meeting

Exploring Pluto (Resource Room)

When: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8pm to 9pm  BST

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The story of New horizons - and it's journey to the very edge for a rendevous with Pluto by Peter Truscott. And a talk on Pluto itself by Seb Jay.

Committee

When: Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:30pm to 8:30pm  BST
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:30pm

Where: Resource Room, Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly Committee Meeting

Committee

When: Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:30pm to 8:30pm  BST
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:30pm

Where: Resource Room, Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly Committee Meeting

Observing if clear

When: Wed Oct 2, 2013 7pm to 9pm  BST

Event Status: confirmed

Observing/Committee

When: Wed Oct 9, 2013 7:30pm to 8:30pm  BST

Where: Resource Room, Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly Committee Meeting

Observing if clear

When: Wed Oct 16, 2013 7pm to 9pm  BST

Event Status: confirmed

Information

For more information on the Society's programme, please contact:

Peter Truscott - get in touch via the Contact Us page

Volunteers Needed!

If you are able to offer a short (15-20 minute) presentation on any astronomical subject (your own images, observatory building project, etc.) please let us know. Your offer will be much appreciated!! We can help with computers and presentation equipment - we need you and the material!!

Powered by Modx CMS

Theme by Andreas Viklund
Valid CSS!
Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional

©B.A.S. 2012