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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.
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...........
21-10-2012	Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
More Details The University of Manchester Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre We all meet at the front of Aston University at 10:00am, And Return around 5:00pm. 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
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
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.
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.
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
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 View Larger Map 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.
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
07-11-2014	Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 7th Nov 2014
More Details Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 7th Nov 2014 7:00pm-9:30pm Warley Woods Golf Course The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED 0121 429 2440 ‎ · warleywoods.org.uk 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.
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 Warley Woods�Golf Course � The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED 0121 429 2440�‎��warleywoods.org.uk Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. � View Larger Map
10-07-2015	Kings Norton Village Canal Festival 2015 July 10th-12th
More Details Kings Norton Playing Fields and Village Green wbdcs.org.uk/kings-norton-festival-10th-12th-july-2015 Start 10am. Stalls may stay open until 8pm on Saturday. Event will close at 5pm Sunday. BAS stand with opportunity for Solar Observing
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.
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
28-09-2015	Stargazing (Lunar Eclipse) 28th Sept 2015
More Details Stargazing (Lunar Eclipse) 28th Sept 2015 � Birmingham Library
12-11-2015	Kelling Heath Winterfest Star Party
More Details Winterfest Star Party 12th to 15th of November www.winterfestastro.co.uk www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 12th Thur -15th Sun 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 - Fri 13th� - Sun 15th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : �283.00 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : �343.00 Holiday Homes- Fri 13th - Sun 15th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - �208.00 Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - �167.00 Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - �202.00 ��
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.
07-04-2016	None Bas Event - Kelling Heath 7th-11th April 2016
More Details Kelling Heath Star Party 7th to 11th of April 2016 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 7th Thur -11th Sun 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 - Fri 8th� - Sun 10th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : � CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : � CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 8th - Sun 10th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL ��
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 the�lecture theatre last year and was very well received so will be used again this year giving�ample 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 are�again 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 Castle�and a�wrist band�which 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 registration�from 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.
29-09-2016	None Bas Event - kelling heath 29th Sept - 3rd Oct 2016
More Details Kelling Heath Star Party 29th Sept to 3rd Oct 2016 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 29th Sept� - 3rd Oct 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 -30th Sept-2rd Oct Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : � CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : � CALL Holiday Homes- 30th Sept-2rd Oct Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL 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. � ��
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
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.
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
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 BAS Contact: secretary@birmingham-astronomy.co.uk Telescopes for observing, Talks about astronomy. 10-15 minute talks, indoor demonstrations etc.
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
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 Warley Woods Golf Course The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED 0121 429 2440 warleywoods.org.uk Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map
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.
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
16-11-2017	Winterfest 16th-19th November 2017
More Details WINTERFEST Kelling Heath Star Party 16th to 19th of November 2017 Please Book via Kelling Heath � www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 16th Thur -19th Sun 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 - Fri 17th� - Sun 19th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : � CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : � CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 17th - Sun 19th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - � CALL 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. ��
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.
12-04-2018	Kelling Heath Star party April 12th - 16th
More Details Kelling Heath Star Party 12th - 16th April 2018 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 12th Thur -16th Sun 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 - Fri 13th - Sun 15th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 13th - Sun 15th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL 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. ��
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 Warley Woods Golf Course The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5ED 0121 429 2440 warleywoods.org.uk Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre. View Larger Map
06-09-2018	Kelling Heath Star Party September 6th - 10th
More Details Kelling Heath Star Party 6th - 10th September 2018 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 6th Thur -10th Sun 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 - Fri 7th - Sun 9th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 7th - Sun 9th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL 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. ��
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.
08-11-2018	Winterfest kelling heath November 8th - 11th
More Details Winterfest Kelling Heath Star Party 8th - 11th November 2018 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 8th Thur -11th Sun 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 - Fri 9th - Sun 11th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 9th - Sun 11th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL 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. ��
15-02-2019	Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 15th Feb 2019
More Details Warley Woods Stargazing Evening 15th Feb 2019 7:00pm-9:00pm Warley Woods Golf Course 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 0121 429 2440 warleywoods.org.uk Warley Woods can be found off the A456 Hagley Road going west from Birmingham City Centre.
10-08-2019	Birmingham Library Solar Event
More Details Birmingham Library Solar Event Venue: 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
24-09-2019	Exploring Saturns infrared aurorae using the Very Large Telescope
More Details Exploring Saturns infrared aurorae using the Very Large Telescope Nahid Chowdhury PhD student Department of Physics & Astronomy University of Leicester
29-10-2019	AGM plus Lecture
More Details AGM 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.
08-11-2019	Lickey Hills Autumn Skywatch, 8th November 2019
More Details Lickey Hills Visitor Centre SkyWatch 8th 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.
21-11-2019	Winterfest kelling heath November 21st - 25th
More Details Winterfest Kelling Heath Star Party 21st - 25th November 2019 Please Book via Kelling Heath www.kellingheath.co.uk - 01263 588181 Tent - 21st Thur -25th Sun 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 - Fri 22nd - Sun 25th Leave Monday Morning Central heating and double glazing 2 Bed Lodge - sleeps up to 4 : CALL 3 Bed Lodges - sleeps up to 6 : CALL Holiday Homes- Fri 22nd - Sun 25th Leave Monday Morning Central heating, double glazing Bittern : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Heron : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL Nightjar : sleeps up to 6 - 3 nights - CALL 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. ��
18-12-2019	Club Night - XMAS PARTY
More Details 19th 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?
08-01-2020	Club Starts again 8th Jan 2020
More Details Club Starts again 8th Jan 2020
28-01-2020	LECTURE : Exo-Planets, Famous Firsts, Biosterus Births, Destructive Deaths
More Details Dr 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.
21-02-2020	Warley Woods - Stargazing
More Details Venue: 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
25-02-2020	LECTURE : Samuel Walton PhD Student, Space Plasma Physics Group
More Details Samuel 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.
06-03-2020	Lickey Hills, Stargazing
More Details Lickey 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.
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.
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.
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.
30-06-2020	Online LECTURE : The Debris Population at Geosynchronous Orbit and the Fate of Aged Spacecraft
More Details This 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
28-07-2020	28-07-2020 LECTURE - The Lighter Side of Astronomy
More Details A 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. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lecture-the-lighter-side-of-astronomy-take-2-tickets-113642786634
29-09-2020	Astronomy Sketching and Artwork
More Details Astronomy 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. Link to use is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/astronomy-sketching-and-artwork-tickets-114100090442?aff=BASwebsite SIGN UP FOR NEXT On Line Lecture. 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 Click here to sign up
27-10-2020	LECTURE : A History of Women in Astronomy, Mrs McIntyre
More Details A History of Women in Astronomy, Mrs McIntyre Hello all 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-history-of-women-in-astronomy-tickets-123315031579 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.
28-10-2020	AGM Online 2020
More Details AGM 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.
24-11-2020	LECTURE : Astronomy Sketching and Artwork ,Mrs McIntyre
More Details Astronomy Sketching and Artwork ,Mrs McIntyre
26-01-2021	Landscape Astronomy Photography: Stephen Cheatley
More Details Landscape Astronomy Photography By Stephen Cheatley Starting 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 The URL for the link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shooting-stars-tickets-132849186493
23-02-2021	Gemini The Twins of Space: Andrew Lound
More Details Gemini The Twins of Space By 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