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.
The Bristol Astronomical Society (BAS)
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.
We are please to announce that from 18th March main meetings with an invited speaker will return to meeting at the BPS. These will be a hybrid format, so those unable to attend will still be able to watch the meeting over Zoom. Our members nights will continue over Zoom.
BAS Members registered on our mailing list will receive a meeting invite a day, or two, before the meeting. This will contain full details on how to attend by Zoom.
More information can be found on our Facebook page 
Latest News
Solar Observing at Troopers Hill, 9th August 20255 September 2025A team of BAS members had a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon on 9th August conducting a public […]No Comments
Astronomy Course for Young Persons30 June 2025We will again be running our popular 4-week astronomy course for young persons aged 9 – 11 […]No Comments
BAS Visit to the Herschel Museum – 26 April 202521 May 202521 Society members enjoyed a private viewing of the Herschel Museum in Bath on a sunny Saturday in […]No Comments
Our Next Events
Come Stargazing
17 Nov 25
Failand Observatory
Come Stargazing
18 Nov 25
Failand Observatory
Open To All
From the most knowledgeable, to those merely curious…we are open to all.
First time visitors are welcome to attend any of our talks, free of charge. For subsequent visits we request an optional donation of £3 per person. BAS Talks are free to members.
We have over 120 members, who enjoy high quality weekly meetings, and who benefit from equipment and material loans.
Questions About Space?
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.
Join BAS
BAS Members have access to:
- The society observatory
- Exclusive Events
- Regular expert talks
- Library of quality Astronomy Books
Where Does The Society Meet?
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.
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