Hercules – Bristol Astronomical Society

BASIL July 2026

The front cover shows an image of Vallis Alpes on the Moon, recently taken by BAS member Chris Lee. Monthly observing opportunities: All month: Noctilucent cloud season 9 July: Venus lies close to Regulus (evening) 11 July: A Thin waning Moon lies close to the Pleiades at moonrise (01:30 BST (00:30 UT)) 17 July: A […]

BASIL July 2025

The front cover shows BAS President Prof. David Southwood with BAS Vice Presidents Prof. Diana Worrall and Mel Rigby, at the Presidential Address on 20 June 2025. Members’ recent astrophotography has focused on the Moon: Strawberry Moon by Nigel Wakefield. Rupes Recta – the Straight Wall (or the Sword) by Chris Lee. ‘Thor’s Hammer’ by […]