OBSERVING WITH BRISTOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
The society has an active membership that are keen to share their joys of observing.
We host sessions for the General Public, Schools and Clubs.
BUYING YOUR OWN TELESCOPE
As a society we receive many questions about buying telescopes.
We’ve prepared some advice for those purchasing for the first time, or looking to upgrade.
STAR PARTIES
Society members provide equipment and expertise for Star Parties run at various locations between the months of September and March.
These events are very popular, and are often run in association with local interest groups.
All events are weather dependent.
Locations include:
Bristol Downs (Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge)
Troopers Hill (Friends of Troopers Hill)
These very popular events usually take place one day a month between September and March, but are weather dependant.
Details of these events are featured in our Event listings, and our Eventbrite page.
Forthcoming Star Parties
PUBLIC VIEWING AT OUR CYRIL SWINDIN OBSERVATORY
Members run public viewing nights on many occasions throughout the year when weather conditions permit.
An opportunity to look at galaxies, planets, star clusters etc. through some large telescopes.
Observing is weather dependant and so will be cancelled if the forecast is unfavourable.
If the weather forecast is favourable tickets sales will start on the morning of the event.
Tickets available on Eventbrite.
