BAS BBQ and Meteor Watch (members only)

BAS BBQ and Meteor Watch (members only)

The BAS barbecue and Perseids Meteor Shower watch will take place on Saturday 15^th August.  It will start at 6 pm at the Failand Observatory and will be weather dependent. Families of members are welcome. Hopefully it will be a great event, so please attend if you can. 

Place: Failand Observatory
Date: Saturday 15th August
Times: 6 pm start
Tickets: £8 pre-payment (preferred) or ‘on the door’

Food will be provided and the BBQ subcommittee will set up the barbecue(s). We ask that people bring a chair or blanket to sit on plus any alcohol or other drinks and nibbles they would like to bring.  Bottled water and fruit juice will be provided as will regular BBQ food (burgers, sausages, including vegetarian option) but please be prepared to bring specialist food for yourself if you have specific dietary requirements. Tea and coffee making facilities are also available at the Observatory.

Sunset is at 20:32 and it’s fully dark from 22:54 on 15^th August, so the BBQ will be from 6 to 8 pm, followed by the Meteor Watch as it gets dark.

If you would like to attend please let us know as soon as possible but by Friday 7^thAugust latest, and please also provide the following information:

1. The number of people in your party
2. Any special dietary requirements
3. If you are able to provide a lift to members including how many seats you have available
4. If you will need a lift to theObservatory.

More details will be provided to those who respond nearer the time.

It will be lovely to see you all in person and have a proper chance to chat about all things astronomical and hopefully see some meteors.

Location
Failand Observatory