Draft:Breckland Astronomical Society
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| Abbreviation | BAS |
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| Formation | November 1993 |
| Legal status | Society, Charity |
| Purpose | study of celestial objects |
| Location | |
Region | Norfolk |
Official language | English |
Chairman | Dr Daniel Self |
| Affiliations | British Astronomical Association, Federation of Astronomical Societies |
| Website | http://brecklandastro.org.uk |
Breckland Astronomical Society is based in the dark skies of Great Ellingham in Norfolk, England, a Dark Sky Discovery Site.[1] with its observatory housing a 20″ reflecting telescope.
Breckland Astronomical Society was founded in November 1993 at Hingham Primary School through the tireless efforts of our Honorary Life President, Spencer Allen, FRAS, with the encouragement of the Headmaster, Paul Planken.
In 2000 the society moved its activities to the Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, B1077, Attleborough to Watton Road where darker skies prevail.
The opportunity presented to build our Great Ellingham observatory featuring a 20-inch computer-controlled telescope. It was built and is maintained by the membership.
Aim
To promote and to advance public education in the science of Astronomy and all branches of scientific research and the furtherance of this object the Society will: -
- Hold regular public meetings using lectures, discussions, films and any other means open to the Society.
- Provide facilities for those who wish to study astronomy within the society and the community.
- Affiliate with other groups of amateur astronomers.
Monthly Meetings
Meetings, usually with a speaker, occur on the second Friday of each month[2]
Public Observing Nights
We hold free public observing nights at the Observatory on the last Friday of the month when it is dark enough. This usually excludes the months of May, June and July.[2]
Outreach
The society runs pre-arranged group visits to the observatory for local organisations, including the Scouts and other local clubs. Lectures have been given at local schools.
Affiliations
- British Astronomical Association[3]
- Federation of Astronomical Societies[4]
- Registered Charity No. 1044478[5]
References
- ^ "Dark Sky Discovery Sites". www.darkskydiscovery.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b "Meetings - Breckland Astro". 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "BAA Affiliated Societies – British Astronomical Association". Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Members Location by County". Federation of Astronomical Societies. 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "BRECKLAND ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - Charity 1044478". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.