28-11-2023 | Members Lecture |
More DetailsExploring Cosmic Visitors: Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites with the Birmingham Astronomical Society and John Young |
24-11-2023 | Lickey Hills Skywatch |
More DetailsCome and join us at the Lickey Hills visitor centre for Talk, Telescopes and kids activities. Doors open 7.30pm, end of event is 10pm. |
26-09-2023 | A Universe Scratch Julian Onions |
More DetailsA Universe from Scratch - Julian Onions
26 SEP 2023 - 7:30pm
A universe from Scratch. Astronomy is usually a visual and non-experimental science. We can only look at what is out there but can’t bring stars and galaxies into the lab. However, we can build them inside computers and attempt to simulate them. In this talk we will see how simulations can show us the Universe Evolves and what we can do with them and what areas we are struggling to make Models of.
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29-08-2023 | Barwell Meteorite Martin Lunn |
More DetailsBarwell Meteorite - Martin Lunn
25 AUG 2023 -7:30pm
‘Twas the night before Christmas… and the festive season of 1965 would be like no other when, above the small Leicestershire village of Barwell, a very large turkey size meteorite was about to crash from the sky. This is the amazing story of the Barwell Meteorite.
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06-08-2023 | Solar Observing New Hall 6th Aug 2023 |
More DetailsSolar Observing New Hall 6th Aug 2023New Hall Mill, off Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QU Website: New Hall Mill Time: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Contact : John Downing - john@jdowning.eu |
25-07-2023 | TBC Alec Lancaster |
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27-06-2023 | In Search of the Goddess of The Dawn Andrew Ritchie Green BSc (Hons) FRAS |
More DetailsIn Search of the Goddess of The Dawn - Andrew Ritchie Green BSc (Hons) FRAS 27 JUN 2023 - 7:30pm
The Aurora is one of the most amazing natural phenomena that anyone can witness, Andy has been travelling to see and photograph the Aurora for over 13 years, working with both UK and Icelandic Companies. He teaches guides and your operators in Iceland about the Aurora, so they have a better understanding of it and how it occurs. This lecture will cover the mechanism of the Aurora and then look at some of the many “folk lore” stories associated with it along with recollections of his personal Aurora hunting escapades. |
30-05-2023 | Measuring the Universe Jerry Stone FBIS |
More DetailsMeasuring the Universe - Jerry Stone FBIS 30 MAY 2023 - 7:30pm
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14-05-2023 | Solar Observing New Hall 14th May 2023 |
More DetailsSolar Observing New Hall 14th May 2023New Hall Mill, off Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QU Website: New Hall Mill Time: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Contact : John Downing - john@jdowning.eu
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25-04-2023 | The Sun the Northern Lights Martin Lunn |
More DetailsThe Sun and the Northern Lights - Martin Lunn 25 APR 2023- 7:30pm
Our local star, the Sun, dominates everything in the solar system. Worshipped as a god from the earliest of times, at one stage astronomers believed that people lived inside the Sun! Today our knowledge of the Sun has dramatically increased. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are caused by flares coming from the Sun and striking the Earth. However, there is a potential danger because if these flares are powerful enough they can overload the very sensitive electronic equipment we rely on today. It has happened in the past and will probably happen again in the future.
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31-03-2023 | Star Party Lickey Hills |
More DetailsStar Party Lickey Hills 31st March 2023Lickey Hills Visitor Centre Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER (off B4096 Old Birmingham Road) Google Map Link Time: 7:30 am to 9:30 pm Entrance to the Centre is free, scopes for observing; 10-15 minute talks, indoor demonstrations.
Contact: John Downing; john@jdowning.eu |
28-03-2023 | The Right Light at Night Steve Tonkin FRAS |
More DetailsThe Right Light at Night - Steve Tonkin FRAS 28 MAR 2023 - 7:30pm
Light Pollution was first identified as a problem by astronomers, but its consequences reach far wider. It is now widely recognised that artificial light at night, especially bright white light, can have profoundly negative effects on human health, and this is just the tip of an iceberg of harm. The effects on wildlife have been devastating, leading directly to the death of millions of birds each year and being the major driver of the insect apocalypse (studies suggest that 40% of insects will be extinct within the next few decades). The solutions are at hand, are simple to implement, will have a net saving (of money, energy use and carbon emissions) and will not compromise security or our ability to safely work, travel and play at night. We need to act now before it is too late. |
28-02-2023 | Constellations: From Mythology to Modern Day Mary Macintyre |
More DetailsConstellations: From Mythology to Modern Day - Mary Macintyre 28th Feb 2023
Humans have studied the night sky since the dawn of time. This talk covers some of the constellation mythological stories from around the world, how they were named and some of the superstitions surrounding astronomical events. It then goes on to talk about how we view constellations in the modern day and some of the interesting things that reside within them.
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31-01-2023 | Cold Dark Matter- Is it Cold, Is it Dark, Is it Matter? Julian Onions |
More Details Cold Dark Matter- Is it Cold, Is it Dark, Is it Matter? - Julian Onions
31st Jan 2023 - 7:30pm
Cold Dark Matter-Is it cold, Is it Dark, Is it Matter? We hear a lot about Dark Matter in Astronomy, some people think it's a fudge. In this talk we will go through the Evidence for Dark Matter and the History of it and answer the questions in the title. No prior knowledge is required.
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29-11-2022 | Our Great USA Solar Eclipse Adventure Mary MacIntyre |
More Details Great USA Solar Eclipse Adventure
This talk takes you on a journey to the USA where we had our honeymoon viewing the solar eclipse. How did we plan the trip? How did we plan the photography? What did it feel like? This talk is full of images and videos from the eclipse trip along with detailed information on the planning of those shots.
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25-10-2022 | 30 years of exoplanets: what have we learned? with Matteo Brogi |
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30 years of exoplanets: what have we learned?
with Matteo Brogi
25th October 2022
The year 1992 saw the first announcement of planets around a "dead" neutron star, that is a star that had undergone a catastrophic explosion. Three years later, the first planet around a star similar to the Sun was announced. After that, exoplanet discoveries grew exponentially. In 30 years, we have discovered thousands of exoplanets and we understand quite well their frequency and their bulk properties, for instance mass and radii. However, the systems we observe are quite different from our own solar system, and to explain this diversity we are now venturing into the study of exo-atmospheres. Their composition sheds light not only on the nature of the planet itself, but also on its possible formation scenarios. In the next decade, atmospheres of cooler and smaller exoplanets will be targeted, until with the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope we will eventually study temperate, terrestrial exoplanets with conditions amenable to life. Whether remote observations will be sufficient to claim the unambiguous presence of biological activity on other planets is still to be seen, and it makes the present era one of the most exciting of astrophysics.
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27-09-2022 | ASMM Lecture tba Elizabeth Stanway |
More DetailsASMM Lecture tba Elizabeth Stanway
Galaxies can now be seen to vast distances, looking back in time to less than a billion years after the Big Bang. But interpreting those galaxy observations is not a simple task - often they are small, faint smudges, and information on the stars they are forming and the impact those stars have on their environment has to be extracted by comparing the light we can see to local galaxies and to computer models. These galaxy models have to consider the complex interplay of influences from stars and from the gas that lies between those stars. In effect, we have to build our artificial galaxies one star at a time, and examining the evolution of those stars. This process is known as population synthesis and gives us a profound insight into what physics may explain the light we observe. In this talk I'll discuss my work and that of others on interpreting galaxies, using the combination of cutting-edge observatory data and equally cutting-edge computer modelling.
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26-07-2022 | Two eyes are better than one Steve Tonkin FRAS |
More DetailsTwo eyes are better than one Steve Tonkin FRAS
7:30pm 26th July 2022
The binocular is not limited to being a beginner's instrument and a subordinate adjunct to a telescope, but is an exceptionally valuable astronomical instrument in its own right. Find out how to choose and use binoculars for astronomy: discover what makes a good (or bad!) binocular, distinguish between valuable information and advertising hype, and learn how to optimise your viewing experience.
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28-06-2022 | Stellar Explosions Outside Our Galaxys Deanne Coppejans |
More Details Stellar Explosions Outside Our Galaxys Deanne Coppejans
Stars do not live forever. The most massive stars burn their fuel in a few million years and explode as violent supernovae. These supernovae are so bright and energetic that they can outshine all the stars in their host galaxy. Astronomers find supernovae by comparing images of the night sky taken at different times and searching for bright new points of light in distant galaxies. By taking observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, we can then learn about the explosion and blast wave physics of supernovae, and about what they leave behind. Recently, high- cadence astronomical surveys have revealed a new type of extreme, fast supernova. These systems can launch blast waves that travel at a large fraction of the speed of light. Intriguingly, they might also provide a way for us to see down to their cores - to the newly formed black hole or neutron star. I will talk about these new fast supernovae, what we are learning from them, and how we are searching for more.
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31-05-2022 | Red Quasars - The Missing Link in Galaxy Evolution? Vicky Fawcett |
More DetailsQuasars are THE brightest known objects in the visible universe. They are so bright that they outshine the entire galaxy they sit in and are useful in all areas of astronomy, especially cosmology where they can be used as a probe for the early Universe. Most quasars appear very blue, but there are some that show much redder colours. These 'red quasars' could be an important link in galaxy evolution and so understanding their properties is very important; our group have found fundamental differences in the radio properties of red quasars that support this scenario. In my work I use high resolution radio data and optical-near-infrared quasar spectra to explore the differences in red quasars; we find the red colours are caused by dust and that red quasars have a preference for compact radio morphologies. These results add weight to the emerging picture of red quasars being fundamentally different objects to blue quasars, and potentially represent an important phase in galaxy evolution.
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26-04-2022 | Shadows in Space and the Stories They Tell - Mary MacIntyre |
More Details From shadows on Earth to shadows on the surface of the Moon we can learn a lot. But it doesnt stop there; cameras on probes in orbit around other planets and their moons have taught us a lot just by studying the shadows visible there |
29-03-2022 | Lancaster University Astronomy Society |
More Details LUAstro -Looking back in Time
Jacob Hughes Lancaster University Astronomy Society
29th March 2022 - 7:30pm
A brief look back at the history of Lancaster University Astronomy Society with images all taken by members of the Society. We look at the start of the Society, what we are getting up to now, and what the future may hold.
Members will be sent the link.
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22-02-2022 | Crazy Interstellar Rockets Julian Onions |
More DetailsCrazy interstellar rockets
Date and time - Tue, 22 February 2022 - 19:30 – 21:30 GMT
What sort of rockets or spaceships could we use to go to the distant stars? The future may be nearer than we think!
About this eventWhat sort of rockets or spaceships could we use to go to the distant stars. We will explore some of the crazier designs that have been proposed over the years, most of which have some possibility of working. The future may be nearer than we think!
Club members will be sent a link.
Non members can click on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-interstellar-rockets-tickets-239376600857
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25-01-2022 | The Van Allen Radiation Belts Sam Walton |
More DetailsInvitation: The Van Allen Radiation Beltswith Samual WaltonTuesday - 5th Jan 2022 7:30pm - 9:30pm (GMT) The Van Allen were one of the first major discoveries of the space age, by Prof. James Van Allen in 1958. Despite over 60 years of research, understanding the complex and dynamic nature of Earth’s radiation belts is one of the biggest and most important challenges in Space Physics. The Van Allen belts are packed with highly energetic charged particles (plasma), which could cause fatal damage to the thousands of satellites in medium-high Earth orbit today. During this talk I will introduce the concept of space radiation and space weather and how these relate to the Van Allen belts. I will also discuss how and why it is important to protect current and future technology from their damaging effects. Finally, what research is currently being done in aid of this?
Free link for members or link below to book none members. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-van-allen-radiation-belts-with-samual-walton-tickets-228524080677
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26-10-2021 | The Appley Bridge Meteorite: Russell Parry |
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28-09-2021 | Deep Sky Astrophotography: Shaun Reynolds |
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29-06-2021 | Space Food: Russell Parry |
More Details29th June 2021 Space Food with Russell Parry Starting at 7:30pm on Zoom
An insight into the development of the food safety system 'HACCP' (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) by NASA, which today is a legal requirement of all food business for the safe production of food. Discover how the HACCP system was developed by NASA and how it is used by all food business operators around the world today.
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BAS Members, please check your email for the event link.
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25-05-2021 | My Astrophotography Highlights: Mary McIntyre |
More DetailsMy Astrophotography Highlights
By Mary McIntyre
25th May 2021 - Starting at 7:30pm on Zoom for members.
In this talk Mary shows some of her favourite astronomy photos she's taken to date. She tells the stories behind them and talks about why they're important to her. It includes informative technical details on how they were captured too.
NON members please book here…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-astrophotography-highlights-tickets-152568770299
BAS Members, please check your email for the event link.
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27-04-2021 | Making the Science of Astronomy More Inclusive - Accessible Through Art: Cathrin Machin |
More DetailsMaking the Science of Astronomy More Inclusive - Accessible Through ArtBy Cathrin Machin27th Apr 2021 NON members please book here…
BAS Members, please check your email for the event link.
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30-03-2021 | Galaxies - One Gigayear At A Time: Julian Onions |
More DetailsGalaxies - One Gigayear At A TimeBy Julian Onions30th Mar 2021
Starting at 7:30pm on Zoom for members - check your email for the link.
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23-02-2021 | Gemini The Twins of Space: Andrew Lound |
More DetailsGemini The Twins of SpaceBy Andrew Lound
23rd Feb 2021, 7.30pm
The Gemini Space Program was an audacious and dramatic project to fly a spacecraft carrying two astronauts that would test the effects of prolonged exposure to weightlessness on astronauts, docking techniques and space walking. This was a prelude to the Apollo and the United States believed it was in a race with the Soviet Union. Often over shadowed by Apollo the Gemini program was vital for the development of crewed spaceflight and was no less dramatic with near fatal consequences. In a fascinating zoom presentation Andrew captures the excitement of Gemini with stunning images, audio, video and music. Whether you are reliving those days of early spaceflight or discovering them for the first time, you will be enthralled.
BAS Members - Watch out for the zoom meeting link in your email
NON members - Please Click Here to book your ticket |
26-01-2021 | Landscape Astronomy Photography: Stephen Cheatley |
More DetailsLandscape Astronomy PhotographyBy Stephen CheatleyStarting at 7:30pm on Zoom 26th Jan 2021
Shooting Stars with Stephen Cheatley - Book here
“The talk will be titled ’Shooting Stars’“I will start bytalking about how I got into astronomy photography before progressing into showing the different types of the subject I do, including Star Trails, Milky Way, Aurora, Deep Space and Lunar photography, as well as explaining how I get the images I do.I have attached an image here of the Milky Way in a twilight sky over Durdle Door in Dorset which you can use to advertise the talk.”Stephen Cheatley
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24-11-2020 | LECTURE : Astronomy Sketching and Artwork ,Mrs McIntyre |
More Details Astronomy Sketching and Artwork ,Mrs McIntyre |
28-10-2020 | AGM Online 2020 |
More DetailsAGM Online - 28th October 2020
Hello All,
Please find attached the formal notification of the 2020 AGM
Due to the Corona Virus (Covid19) outbreak the AGM of the Society will be held online (on Zoom) on Wednesday 28th October 2020 at 7-30pm. (The link for the meeting will be distributed prior to the meeting).The business will be to elect a Management Committee for 2020/2021, to approve the minutes of the previous AGM, to hear the Chairman’s report, and to receive the accounts for the year 2019/2020
In order for the AGM to be quorate and in line with our constitution we need to have at least 20 members present via video link in the meeting. Please make every effort to attend in order for the effective management of the club to continue.
The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please download the Zoom app before the meeting from https://zoom.us and open it to ensure the microphone and camera are working.
If you are unable to access Zoom, please let the committee know and we can try and assist.
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27-10-2020 | LECTURE : A History of Women in Astronomy, Mrs McIntyre |
More DetailsA History of Women in Astronomy, Mrs McIntyre
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Here is the link to share to Twitter, Facebook etc for the next lecture.
This link is for NON members i.e general public, facebookers followers etc. There is no need for BAS members to sign up to anything as we send them a direct link to the webinar.
The event page has the information needed and anyone signing up through there will get the webinar link automatically sent to them closer to the event.
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29-09-2020 | Astronomy Sketching and Artwork |
More DetailsAstronomy Sketching and Artwork
Join us as Mary shares her passion for astronomy through art. In this talk Mary will share the process of how she creates her artwork and sketches.
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Tue, September 29th, 2020 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM BST
Astronomy Sketching and Artwork Mary McIntyre FRAS an Oxfordshire based amateur astronomer and astrophotographer
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28-07-2020 | 28-07-2020 LECTURE - The Lighter Side of Astronomy |
More DetailsA lecture from Dr Steve Barrett, Department of Physics, University of Liverpool
Take 2 - We had originally scheduled this talk for 31st March, but you know..... So we are pleased to announce that Dr Steve Barrett will be ready to enlighten us via *zoom* on the Lighter Side of Astronomy.
This event is part of the BAS monthly lecture series.
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30-06-2020 | Online LECTURE : The Debris Population at Geosynchronous Orbit and the Fate of Aged Spacecraft |
More DetailsThis event is happening online, Members please check your emails for details. Visitors Join us via Meetup. The Debris Population at Geosynchronous Orbit and the Fate of Aged Spacecraft, James Blake, Research Student (PhD), Astronomy and Astrophysics Group, Department of Physics, University of Warwick
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26-05-2020 | Cancelled due to the Coronavirus: LECTURE : The Far Side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens? Mr Onions, Nottingham |
More Details Cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
The Far Side of the Moon, is it full of Aliens? Mr Onions, Nottingham
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.
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28-04-2020 | Cancelled due to the Coronavirus: LECTURE : Astronomical Adventures in Tenerife, Dave Eagle, FRAS PGCE BSc (Hons) |
More Details Cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
Astronomical Adventures in Tenerife, Dave Eagle, FRAS PGCE BSc (Hons)
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. |
31-03-2020 | Cancelled due to the Coronavirus: LECTURE : The Lighter Side of Astronomy, Dr Steve Barrett, Department of Physics,University of Liverpool |
More Details Cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
The Lighter Side of Astronomy, Dr Steve Barrett, Department of Physics,University of Liverpool
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. |
06-03-2020 | Lickey Hills, Stargazing |
More DetailsLickey Hills Visitor Centre Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER (off B4096 Old Birmingham Road)
Google Map Link Time: 7:30 pm to 09:45 pm
Entrance to the Centre is free, scopes for observing; 10-15 minute talks, indoor demonstrations.
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25-02-2020 | LECTURE : Samuel Walton PhD Student, Space Plasma Physics Group |
More DetailsSamuel Walton PhD Student, Space Plasma Physics GroupUCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory
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.
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21-02-2020 | Warley Woods - Stargazing |
More DetailsVenue: The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Tel: 0121 429 2440 Website: warleywoods.org.uk Time: 7:00 pm to 9pm Contact: John Young; longgeezer@yahoo.co.uk
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28-01-2020 | LECTURE : Exo-Planets, Famous Firsts, Biosterus Births, Destructive Deaths |
More DetailsDr Dimitri Veras, Astrophysicist, Department of Physics, University of Warwick.
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.
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08-01-2020 | Club Starts again 8th Jan 2020 |
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18-12-2019 | Club Night - XMAS PARTY |
More Details19th Dec 2012 - Club Christmas Party DON’T MISS THE ANNUAL BAS CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER on Wednesday 18th December.
Doors open at 7:30pm - ‘Aston’s Cadbury lounge’ on the 10th floor of the University bottom of the club room stairs.
This larger venue will allow for a growing membership and make for a more comfortable evening for everyone.
Good food, good surroundings and great company – what else could you possibly want?
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21-11-2019 | Winterfest kelling heath November 21st - 25th |
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08-11-2019 | Lickey Hills Autumn Skywatch, 8th November 2019 |
More DetailsLickey Hills Visitor Centre SkyWatch8th November 2019 Between 7:30pm and 9:45pm. There will be telescopes outside and talks, displays and demonstrations indoors. We hope to turn telescopes onto the Moon, and the constellations, weather permitting. There will be talks and demonstrations indoors. VR head set to view stars and galax's.
Please wear warm clothing so you can view the telescopes and the night sky's.
Please bring a torch for the walk along the path to the car park.
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.
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29-10-2019 | AGM plus Lecture |
More DetailsAGM plus Lecture
Aston University - 7.30pm - The lecture theater 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.
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24-09-2019 | Exploring Saturns infrared aurorae using the Very Large Telescope |
More DetailsExploring Saturns infrared aurorae using the Very Large Telescope Nahid Chowdhury
PhD student Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of Leicester
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10-08-2019 | Birmingham Library Solar Event |
More DetailsBirmingham Library Solar EventVenue:
The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street Birmingham B1 2ND It is situated on the west side of the city Centre at Centenary Square, beside the Birmingham Rep and Baskerville House. Location:
7th Floor balcony Website:
www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the public
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15-02-2019 | Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 15th Feb 2019 |
More Details Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 15th Feb 2019 7:00pm-9:00pm Viewing the Moon, Stars, and Planets. Help Setting up telescopes and how to use telescopes. Talks and Lectures on Astronomy and space. The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. |
08-11-2018 | Winterfest kelling heath November 8th - 11th |
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19-10-2018 | Lickey Hills Autumn SkyWatch 19th Oct 2018 |
More Details 19th October 2018 - Lickey Hills Autumn SkyWatch Tel: 0121 447 7106 Time: 7:30pm - 9:45pm Venue: Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, Warren lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER (off B4096 Old Birmingham Road) View Larger Map Entrance to the Centre is free with short talks, displays and demonstrations, and observing through telescopes if the weather permits. We will be showing how to set up telescopes with an opportunity to talk with experienced users and get some practice using telescopes. |
06-09-2018 | Kelling Heath Star Party September 6th - 10th |
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08-07-2018 | Warley Woods, Picnic in the Park |
More Details Warley Woods Picnic in the Park Solar Observing 8th July 2018 11:00am-4:00pm The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map |
12-04-2018 | Kelling Heath Star party April 12th - 16th |
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23-03-2018 | Lickey Hills Visitor Centre Spring SkyWatch 23th March 2018 |
More Details Lickey Hills Visitor Centre Spring SkyWatch Friday 23rd March 2018 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. |
16-11-2017 | Winterfest 16th-19th November 2017 |
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30-09-2017 | Federation of Astronomical Societies 2017 Convention including AGM |
More Details University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. Poynting Building FAS website: fedastro.org.uk/fas University of Birmingham Website: www.birmingham.ac.uk Time:09:00 am to 5:30 pm. Five speakers tba |
29-07-2017 | RSPB Event - Solar Event |
More Details Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36 9BT Website: castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk Time:3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Solar scopes and telescopes. |
02-07-2017 | Warley Woods Picnic in the Park 2nd July 2017 |
More Details Warley Woods Picnic in the Park Solar Observing 2nd July 2017 11:00am-4:00pm The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map |
11-06-2017 | Woodgate Valley Urban Farm: Solar Observing |
More Details 11 June 2017 - Woodgate Valley Urban Farm: Solar Observing Venue: Woodgate Valley Urban Farm, off Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3DS Website: www.wvurbanfarm.org.uk Time: 11am start for the public Finishes at 4pm Contact: secretary@birmingham-astronomy.co.uk Solar scopes and other Solar observing devices |
03-02-2017 | Warley Woods, Stargazing |
More Details 3rd February 2017 - Warley Woods, Stargazing Venue: The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Tel: 0121 429 2440 warleywoods.org.uk Time: 7:00 pm to 9pm for the public Telescopes for observing, Talks about astronomy. 10-15 minute talks, indoor demonstrations etc. |
22-10-2016 | None Bas Event - University of Birmingham: FAS Convention |
More Details FAS Convention University of Birmingham, Poynting Physics Building, Birmingham, B15 2TT. FAS Website: fedastro.org.uk Time: 09:30 am Notes: Tickets are 5 for BAS members as we are members of FAS ( 7 for non-members). Tickets can be booked via the web page fedastro.org.uk/fas/convention/ or bought on the day |
14-10-2016 | None Bas Event - The International Astronomy Show 14th-15th October 2016 |
More Details The International Astronomy Show 14th-15th October 2016  http://www.ukastroshow.com/ The International Astronomy Show really is a show by two astronomers for astronomers, both passionate to bring you a world class show to remember, and a show that will now be a permanent fixture on the Astronomy calendar. |
01-10-2016 | Winterbourne Steam Day: Solar Observing |
More Details Winterbourne Steam Day: Solar Observing 1 October 2016 Winterbourne House & Garden, University of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RT Website: www.winterbourne.org.uk Time: 11am - 5 pm  |
29-09-2016 | None Bas Event - kelling heath 29th Sept - 3rd Oct 2016 |
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02-09-2016 | None Bas Event - Herstmonceux 2nd-5th September 2016 |
More Details    The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux 2nd - 5th September http://www.the-observatory.org/ We had another fantastic weekend in 2015 and are now gearing up for the 2016 event! Watch this page as more details emerge about this year's festival. Our lovely new marquee became thelecture theatre last year and was very well received so will be used again this year givingample space for everyone. Details of speakers will be posted when confirmed. Bookings for the camping and weekend registration will begin on the 1st March. Camping Camp under the backdrop of the observatory domes: There are a limited number of pitches so BOOK EARLY! Friday, Saturday and Sunday (2nd/3rd/4th September) 30 per pitch regardless of the number of nights. Allows up to 5 people per pitch. Size of pitch: 7.5m x 7.5m. Please note that we cannot accomodate tents, caravans or motorhomes that are larger than your pitch. There are plenty of camping sites in the local area that would be more suitable for your needs. If you are bringing a caravan or motorhome with toilet facilities, please note that there will be no provision for emptying toilet waste. Pitches will be allocated beforehand on a first come first served basis. Please select your pitch from the camping site map at the top of this page before you phone the Centre to book. Please note that there are different areas for families, adults only and general camping. Please select a pitch in the appropriate area for your group. While we endeavour to update the map on a regular basis we cannot guarantee that the pitch you choose will be available when you book. Please select an alternative as a back up. Please read the camping rules (top of this page) very carefully before you phone the Centre to book your pitch. This document contains important information. Admission Weekend Registration If you are able to join us for the whole weekend then we areagain offering a fantastic deal. Adult: 40 Child:30 Family of four:110 Family of five: 140 With your weekend registration you will receive a souvenir, a ticket to visit the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux Castleand awrist bandwhich permits entry into The Centre from Friday afternoon until 6pm on Sunday. This can be booked in advance (does NOT include camping). Wrist bands are not transferable and you are required to wear your wrist band at all times. The Centre reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who is not wearing a wrist band. MEMBERS: Enjoy a 10% discount on FULL WEEKEND registrationfrom 1st March to 30th June (this applies to full weekend registration only and no discounts can be offered on a session by session basis). Admission per session(there are four sessions including the 'Open Evenings') Adult: 10 Child: 7.50 Under 4: FREE This price applies to EACH of the four sessions ( please note that membership is not valid for the astronomy festival weekend but you can get a 10% discount on full weekend registration if you book BEFORE 1st July). Friday: 6.30pm - 11pm (also listed as an Open Evening) Saturday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 6.30pm - 11pm (also listed as an Open Evening) Sunday: 10am - 6pm Herstmonceux Castle is well worth a visit during your stay. There is a separate admission price if you do not purchase weekend registration. Entry to the gardens and grounds of the castle: 6 adult, 4.95 senior, 3 child. Tours of the castle are sometimes available at an additional cost. |
07-04-2016 | None Bas Event - Kelling Heath 7th-11th April 2016 |
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18-03-2016 | Lickey Hills Spring SkyWatch 18th March 2016 |
More Details 18th March 2016 - Lickey Hills Spring SkyWatch Tel: 0121 447 7106 Time: 7:30pm - 9:45pm Venue: Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, Warren lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER (off B4096 Old Birmingham Road) View Larger Map  Planetarium to view the stars and planets. £3 per person. This event takes place during National Science Week. Entrance to the Centre is free with short talks, displays and demonstrations, and observing through telescopes if the weather permits. We will be showing how to set up telescopes with an opportunity to talk with experienced users and get some practice using telescopes. |
12-11-2015 | Kelling Heath Winterfest Star Party |
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28-09-2015 | Stargazing (Lunar Eclipse) 28th Sept 2015 |
More Details Stargazing (Lunar Eclipse) 28th Sept 2015 Birmingham Library |
27-09-2015 | Bletchley Park |
More Details Bletchley Park Sun 27th Sep 2015 Club Members Only. Venue: Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB; Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk Time: Coach will leave Aston University at 8.15am for the journey to Milton Keynes. The site closes at 4.30pm and the coach will be back at the university around 7pm. BAS Contact: Paul Coleman clickdesignsoft@yahoo.co.uk BAS Notes: The cost per person is £20 this includes the return coach journey, and BAS subsidised entrance to Bletchley Park    Coach Plus Admission £20 per Person  |
25-09-2015 | International Year of Light 25th Sept 2015 |
More Details International Year of Light 25th September 2015 - 10:00am LightFest link: www.aston.ac.uk/alumni/events/light-fest The events and speakers are at Birmingham Library: www.lightfest.org.uk Time: 10:00am Speaker:Maggie Aderin Pocock; seats must be booked Other speakers require to be booked as well BAS stand in library with display materials; solar scopes outside. |
10-07-2015 | Kings Norton Village Canal Festival 2015 July 10th-12th |
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05-07-2015 | Warley Woods Picnic in the Park 5th July 2015 |
More Details Warley Woods Picnic in the Park Solar Observing 5th July 2015 11:00am-4:00pm The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map |
20-03-2015 | Thinktank-Millennium Point, Solar Observing (Partial Solar Eclipse) |
More Details The club is helping with Thinktank/Millennium Point,Birmingham. 20th March 2014 9:00am. Thinktank/Millennium Point, Solar Observing (Partial Solar Eclipse) If its cloudy there going to show a live show from an other country. |
07-11-2014 | Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 7th Nov 2014 |
More Details Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 7th Nov 2014 7:00pm-9:30pm The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map |
06-09-2014 | Clent Hills Opportunities for Solar Stargazing with the National Trust |
More Details Clent Hills, National Trust property at Nimmings Wood Car Park 6th September 2014 4:00pm - 10:00pm Clent Hills (Opportunities for Solar and Stargazing) with the National Trust. Observing from a rural dark sky site. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a torch. Telescopes provided by the BAS. £2 per head, payable on the night. View Last Years Photos. View Larger Map |
11-07-2014 | Sutton Park BioBlitz 2014 |
More Details Sutton Park BioBlitz 2014 - 11th & 12th July Friday 11th 09:00 pm through until daybreak, telescopes and night sky observing. Saturday 12th 11:00 to 2:00 pm solar scopes. Location : Jamboree Stone, Sutton Park The times and durations are optional, the public will be either just attending or taking part in other activities. Much of course depends on the weather. We are also seeing how practical it will be to provide short talks; we can always have telescope workshops for those who may be interested. |
29-01-2014 | Birmingham University - Astronomy in the City |
More Details Birmingham University - Astronomy in the City Venue: Birmingham University, Edgbaston Campus, Poynting Building then on to Birmingham University's new telescope at their observatory at Wast Hills Time: 6:00pm Welcome and introduction to the Observatory 6:20pm What's up? Exploring February's night sky 6:40pm Why? How? Ask our experts your astronomical questions 7:00pm Break for refreshments 7:15pm Observing begins This is an all ticket event. Admission is only available to people with a ticket. Further information and tickets are available via our web-site: www.birmingham.ac.uk/observatory |
07-01-2014 | 7th Jan 2014 - Birmingham Solar Event with Night Observing |
More Details 7th January Birmingham Solar and Night Observing Venue: Centenary Square, Birmingham City Centre under or near the canopy of the new Library of Birmingham. Time: Solar 11.45 arrival for 12.30 start till 2:00pm, pack away by 2.30pm Night time 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start till 9pm, pack away by 9.30pm Date will depend on weather, 7th Jan 2014. |
11-10-2013 | Lickey Hills Autumn Skywatch, 11th October 2013 |
More Details Lickey Hills Visitor Centre SkyWatch 11th October 2013 Between 7:30pm and 10:00pm. There will be telescopes outside and talks, displays and demonstrations indoors. We hope to turn telescopes onto the 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. Planetarium to view the stars and planets. £3 per person. We will be showing how to set up telescopes with an opportunity to talk with experienced users and get some hands-on practice. |
05-05-2013 | Stargazing at Clent with the National Trust 5th May 2013 |
More Details 5th May 2013 - 8.30pm - 11.30pm Clent Hills,National Trust property at Nimmings Wood Car Park Observing from a rural dark sky site. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a torch. Telescopes provided by the BAS. 2 per head, payable on the night. View Gallery  View Larger Map |
22-03-2013 | LICKEY HILLS SPRING SKYWATCH 22nd March 2013 |
More Details Lickey Hills Visitor Centre SkyWatch CANCELLED!!! 22nd March 2013 Between 7:30pm and 10:00pm. There will be telescopes outside and talks, displays and demonstrations indoors. We hope to turn telescopes onto the Moon, and the constellations, weather permitting. The visitor centre is on Warren Lane, off the B4096, Old Birmingham Road. Telephone 0121 447 7106. See Map Below Planetarium to view the stars and planets. £3 per person. We will be showing how to set up telescopes with an opportunity to talk with experienced users and get some hands-on practice. View Larger Map |
21-10-2012 | Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre |
More Details  We all meet at the front of Aston University at 10:00am, And Return around 5:00pm. View Larger Map |
18-07-2012 | Wednesday evening informal talk Q and A session on 18 July |
More Details Our next monthly Wednesday evening informal talk Q&A session on 18 July will feature member, Dr Jim Lowe, who will do his best to update us on the recent fantastic news from the LHC about the Higgs boson. Come along to the clubroom for an 8.30 start and learn more about Life, the Universe and Everything........... |
16-01-2012 | Mail Box - Astronomy Live |
More Details Monday 16 January 2012 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Mailbox, Birmingham city centre. There is a platform at the back of the mall overlooking the waterside and the Cube. Open to the public - Free of charge. Sidewalk astronomy from an urban site. Two telescopes from the BAS for use by the public. Tuesday 17 January 2012 - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Clent Hills,National Trust property at Nimmings Wood Car Park Observing from a rural dark sky site. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a torch. Telescopes provided by the BAS. 2 per head, payable on the night. |