The front cover of BASIL illustrates the dark skies encountered in the mid-Atlantic (see page 28). Solar activity continues to be slightly higher than predicted values for this stage of the solar cycle – see pages 4 to 5. December provides good opportunities for observing Jupiter, Uranus and the Ursid meteor shower (see page 13). […]
The front cover of BASIL is a photo of the BAS Failand Observatory, showing the recent refurbishment of the 18-inch NGT telescope roll-off shed (also see page 28). Solar activity continues to be slightly higher than predicted values for this stage of the solar cycle – see pages 4 to 5. November provides good opportunities […]
Observing sessions and star parties will be restarting from October – see the monthly calendar for more details. October is a good month to observe Jupiter, the planetary surface features and moons. There are two asteroid occultations in October – Asteroid (165) Loreley and Asteroid (2) Pallas (information provided by Nigel Wakefield). Visible passes of […]
Solar cycle progression data continues to show a spike in sunspot numbers over the last few months – predicted numbers are given for the next 12 months, as solar activity is forecast to slowly increase. September is a good month to observe Jupiter and the Great Red Spot – see the monthly planetary observing notes. […]
Solar cycle progression data shows a spike in sunspot numbers over the last two months – predicted numbers are given for the next 12 months, as solar activity is forecast to slowly increase. August is a good month to observe Jupiter and the Great Red Spot – see the monthly planetary observing notes. Andrew Grasemann […]
Solar cycle progression data shows a spike in sunspot numbers over the last month – predicted numbers are given for the next 12 months, as solar activity is forecast to slowly increase. Visible passes of the ISS and the UK Prospero satellite are given for July. 30 astronomical events and 25 observing targets for the […]
The front cover of BASIL shows excerpts from the BBC Four ‘Star Men’ documentary, first screened in 2007. A number of BAS members were interviewed during the filming and we will show the full video at the Members’ Talk Night on 25th June. Solar system information includes planetary observing data and observing Asteroid 4 (Vesta). […]
The ‘BAS Information Leaflet’ (BASIL) is a monthly publication for BAS members. BASIL is an astronomical observing guide for the Bristol area, including: local astronomical data, observing events, contributions from BAS members, monthly observing targets, talk programmes and Society news.
The ‘BAS Information Leaflet’ (BASIL) is a monthly publication for BAS members. BASIL is an astronomical observing guide for the Bristol area, including: local astronomical data, observing events, contributions from BAS members, monthly observing targets, talk programmes and Society news.
Solar system observational data includes monthly imaging / conjunction information and guidance on observing Mons Piton and the Cassini lunar crater. Visible passes of the ISS, X-37B and the UK Prospero satellite are given for the month. 29 astronomical events and 26 observing targets for the month are listed. BAS members’ astrophotography images of various […]
