Welcome to the Birmingham Astronomical Society (UK)
promoting astronomy since 1950...
Visitors are welcome to our monthly lectures which are usually held on the last Tuesday of the month (room 554 main building) with a 7-30pm start (there are no lectures in July and August).
If you wish to come along to one of our lectures follow the signage in the main university building or ask at the security office. See Events for details.
We also have our own club room at the University (map) which is open every Wednesday evening for astronomical discussion (and a cup of tea and a biscuit!). For security reasons access to the club room needs to be by prior arrangement, please get in touch if you want to come along. Although we are based at Aston University, we are NOT part of the academic faculty. We are amateur astronomers, and we use a room at the university as a base. (please note that the clubroom is NOT room 554).
If you arrive late on a Wednesday (after 7:30pm ) please call 0121 204 4731.
* New members are always welcome! (... and here are 9 reasons to join.)
* How to find us MAP.
* Games to Play.
WINTERFEST
Kelling Heath Star Party
8th to 11th of November 2018
Please Book via Kelling Heath
www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181
Tent - 8th Nov -11th Nov Leave Monday Morning
Serviced Pitch - Per night inc elc - £14.50
Pitch & hire of electric hook-up point, service included if required
Serviced Premium Pitch - Per nights - £15.50
Pitch & hire of electric hook-up point, serviced included if required
Water, waste & TV connection
Lodge - Nov 8th - Nov 11th
Leave Monday Morning
Central heating and double glazing
2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : £ CALL
3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : £ 350
Or Hire a caravan and get it delivered
http://www.norfolkcaravanhire.co.uk/
6 Birth Caravan - Friday to Monday (leave 10am) - Buget £200 - Silver £275 - Gold £300 - Delivery £82
Call to book and confirm Price and Caravan Size.
Next Lecture
Aston University - 7.30pm - The lecture theatre is on the 5th floor, room 554, it is accessed from Main Reception by walking to the end of the Upper Ground floor corridor (with the Great Hall on your left) and then turning left through the double doors and taking the lifts to 5th floor. On exiting the lift, turn left through double doors and room 554 is down the corridor on your left.
Next Event - All Events List
Lickey Hills Visitor Centre
Spring SkyWatch
Friday 15th March 2019
Between 7:30 and 9:45pm
There will be telescopes outside and talks, displays and demonstrations indoors. We hope to turn telescopes onto a quarter Moon, and the constellations, weather permitting. There will be talks and demonstrations indoors.
The visitor centre is on Warren Lane, off the B4096, Old Birmingham Road.
Telephone 0121 447 7106. Google Map Link.
We will be showing how to set up telescopes with an opportunity to talk with experienced users and get some hands-on practice.
