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.
BASIL November 2020 November’s BASIL remembers Eddie Carpenter, who sadly passed away in October. The front cover shows the asterism ‘Eddie’s Coaster’, discovered and named after Eddie Carpenter. BASIL also includes photos of Eddie and the BAS tribute in his memory. Astronomical highlights for November include: Great month for observing Mars and Uranus. Members’ images […]
It’s been a busy time for BAS astronomers over the last month and many members have shared their superb images of Comet Neowise, noctilucent clouds, planets and deep sky objects – you can see the images in August’s BASIL and the supplement. Few topics for August: Return of astronomical darkness during August. Perseid meteor shower […]
It’s been a busy time for BAS astronomers over the last month and many members have shared their superb images of Comet Neowise, noctilucent clouds, planets and deep sky objects – you can see the images in August’s BASIL and the supplement.
