A group from the Society ran a very successful outreach event on Saturday 29th March 2025 on the Clifton Downs (opposite the Water Tower), to observe the partial solar eclipse (maximum of 33%). We set up a variety of telescopes, including: Lunt solar telescope, Tele Vue telescope with a Herschel wedge, Coronado solar scope, SeeStar […]
We are pleased to confirm public Stargazing nights for November have been scheduled for Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Saturday 19th, Monday 21st, Thursday 24th and Monday 28th as weather permits. Tickets can be obtained from Eventbrite on the day of the event. Please visit our Observing page for full details. We will be delighted to see […]
Handouts and feedback form from Stargazing for Beginners available here! Feedback form Buying a telescope Astrophotography 101
In order to stop non-members self registering for a Login for our website we have had to remove this facility. We apologies for this inconvenience. Members may request a Login from our Membership Secretary, which we will provide as quickly as possible.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Eddie Carpenter. Eddie was a long term member of the society who played many roles. Always humorous, deep thinking, enthusiastic, eclectic, knowledgeable, and insatiable in his desire to understand all aspects of the cosmos. His lifetime’s experience with astronomy, whilst amateur in tone, was […]
Hello and welcome to the new website for Bristol Astronomical Society (BAS). Work started on the site shortly after the big bang and now we’re live. BAS members will gain access to Forums. We’ll share society news via Blog updates, and promote our Events via the Event calendar section. Feedback gladly appreciated. Please contact tandaylor@gmail.com.
