Bromsgrove Astronomy Society.

Each year the society try to attend local events in order to publicise ourselves and astronomy in general.

January 2012

Following Guest Speaker Roger Pickard's excellent presentation entitled "Stellar Evolution" on Jan 16th, members took advantage of the continuing clear skies to setup scope's at the Rugby Club for an observing session.  Members had the opportunity to use the club's Skywatcher Skyliner 300P FlexTube AUTO Dobsonian and guests had a perfect opportunity to catch seasoned members in the field (literally!) to ask questions and observe clusters, nebulae and some of the planets.

December 2011

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove held it's Traditional Candlelit Christmas Evening on Sat 3rd Dec and was kind enough to invite Bromsgrove Astronomical Society.   This promotional event was very well received with lots of interest.   As visitors learnt of the opportunity to look at the moon and Jupiter through members telescopes (kindly loaned by Charles and Chris) more visitors seized a glimpse and were happy to talk about their experiences and ask questions.

Some visitors even took some of their very own astro images via the eyepiece (afocal astrophotography) and were very impressed with the results (sample below taken with a Fujifilm digital camera at the eyepiece of the Celestron 6" Reflector).

Paul and Chris handed out leaflets to those interested in joining the club and the buzz generated will probably bring some neglected scopes out of storage.

Overall a fantastic event which was mainy clear skies until thicker clouds rolled in toward the latter part of the evening.

August 2011

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

A two day promotional event amidst the Historic Buildings of Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove.  BAS members were dressed for the weekend theme - The Victorian Age.

Visitors to the museum took some time to explore the display and ask questions.   A few scopes were on display for the public to examine and members were on hand both days to answer any astronomical questions.

Rob and Charles line up a scope at a height suitable for children to observe a sign some distance away.

Charles discussing astronomy with a visitor to the display.

Thanks to the members that came to support the weekend event.

May 2011.

Stoke Parish Fete

This was a one day event held on the recreation ground opposite the Hanbury Turn pub in Redditch Road, Stoke Heath.

During the course of the day several members turned up to lend a hand. Thanks to all who attended. Interest fluctuated but overall we had a good day.

Jeff looks overdressed, Sue and Steve take an interest in Charles's Solar Scope. Meanwhile Rob, our chairman, gets on with the job of talking to visitors.

Rob and I discuss the making of my Dobsonian mount.

August 2011.

Charles and George put up a small display during the Street Theatre in Bromsgrove.