THE BRISTOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Exploring the splendours of the night sky with our members and the public.
Discovering the latest scientific findings with visiting Experts.
Exploring the splendours of the night sky with our members and the public.
Discovering the latest scientific findings with visiting Experts.
Based in the South West of the UK, BAS is run by amateur astronomers as a non-profit making educational charity.
BAS is one of the most active Astronomical Societies in the UK.
Public Stargazing schedule for March
4 Mar 24 - 19 Mar 24
Failand Observatory
Formal Talk with Andrew Stephens - The Andromeda Galaxy Enigma - a new face for an old friend
12 Apr 24
Bristol Photographic Society
From the most knowledgeable, to those merely curious…we are open to all.
First time visitors are welcome to attend any of our talks, free of charge. For subsequent visits we request an optional donation of £3 per person. BAS Talks are free to members.
We have over 120 members, who enjoy high quality weekly meetings, and who benefit from equipment and material loans.
Send us your Question about Astronomy and we’ll do our best to find you an answer.
For more information on the society and how you can get involved, check out our FAQ page.
Suggest a Talk for our future programme. We’d love to hear from you and it will only take a minute of your time to fill in this form.
BAS Members have access to:
In normal times, we meet at Bristol Photographic Society’s excellent meeting space, in central Bristol.
The top of Station Road, just opposite Montpelier railway station.
Bristol Photographic Society,
Unit 13 Montpelier Central,
Station Road,
Montpelier,
Bristol,
BS6 5EE.
Public Stargazing schedule for March
4 Mar 24 - 19 Mar 24
Failand Observatory
Formal Talk with Andrew Stephens - The Andromeda Galaxy Enigma - a new face for an old friend
12 Apr 24
Bristol Photographic Society
Members Night with David Bennett
26 Apr 24
Formal Talk by Max Whitby
10 May 24
Bristol Photographic Society
Members Night with John Henn
24 May 24
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