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 […]
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 […]
Solar, lunar, planetary, deep sky and satellite astronomical information for amateur astronomers in the Bristol area.
Astronomical information for amateur astronomers in the Bristol Area, including the latest news from the Bristol Astronomical Society.
