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.
Image: Stephan’s Quintet (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) James Webb Telescope, NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
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.
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.
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:
Public Stargazing at Failand
30 Dec 24
Failand Observatory
Members Night - Astronomy presents show and tell
10 Jan 25
Formal Talk by Calvin Preston
24 Jan 25
Bristol Photographic Society
BAS AGM 2025
21 Feb 25
Bristol Photographic Society
Formal Talk by Andrew Lound
30 May 25
Bristol Photographic Society