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.
Regrettably due to COVID RESTRICTIONS, all of our observation arrangements are currently on hold.
We’re keen to get back out there as soon as it’s safe to do so.
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
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE FAILAND OBSERVATORY
Members open the Society’s Observatory at Failand on most clear Saturday nights.
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.
Forthcoming Events at Failand Observatory
SOLAR OBSERVING AT TYNTESFIELD HOUSE
Society members run Solar Observing sessions on the first sunny Saturday or Sunday each month between April and September, at the National Trust Tyntesfield Estate.
For more details check our dedicated web tab.
