Welcome to the Basingstoke Astronomical Society (BAS)
BAS is a friendly and welcoming society of approximately 60 like-minded individuals with varying levels of expertise and ages. Our twice-monthly regular meetings, held in the southern part of Basingstoke, cover both practical and theoretical aspects of astronomy.
Topics of Interest:
Visual Astronomy: Explore the wonders of the night sky through observation.
Astrophotography: Capture stunning celestial images.
EEA/EEVA: Dive into electronic assisted astronomy and video astronomy.
Exoplanets: Learn about planets beyond our solar system.
Spectroscopy: Study the light emitted by celestial objects.
Telescope Making: Discover the art of crafting telescopes.
General Interest: If you’re curious about anything related to astronomy, join us at our next family-friendly meeting!
BAS members enjoying a Summer BBQ , 2023
Our next meeting will be the on the 23rd January 2025.
Our speaker this month will be Mark Radice who will tell us all about his recent adventure as a resident Astronomer in Namibia
Basingstoke Astronomical Society Meetings at Cliddesden Primary School
📅 Meeting Schedule:
We gather on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Please note that there are no scheduled meetings in July and August.
⏰ Meeting Times:
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Meetings officially start at 7:30 PM and conclude by 10:00 PM.
☕ Refreshments:
Tea and coffee are provided during our meetings.
📍 Location:
Cliddesden Primary School
Address: Cliddesden, Basingstoke, RG25 2QU
Feel free to join us at our next gathering! Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or just curious, everyone is welcome. 🌠
Visitors
Visiting Our Meetings
🌟 Welcome! Visitors are encouraged to attend our meetings and explore the fascinating world of astronomy. Here are some important details:
Entrance Fee: There is a nominal entrance fee of £3.00 to cover venue hire costs.
Age Policy:
Under 18s: Young astronomy enthusiasts under 18 years old can attend free of charge.
Accompaniment: All guests and members under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the meeting.
Insurance Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate unaccompanied minors due to insurance reasons.
Feel free to join us at our next gathering! 🌠
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