The Basingstoke Astronomical Society (BAS) was founded in Basingstoke, Hampshire in March of 2004. It's aims are:

    * To promote and encourage all aspects of astronomy, for all levels, from absolute beginners to the more advanced amateur astronomer
    * To provide opportunities for learning and the exchange of information
    * To provide opportunities for practical observation of the sky, when conditions allow
    * To meet and co-operate with similar societies
    * To be a number of like minded people, with a common interest, coming together to share knowledge and experiences
    * To arrange meetings in an interesting environment, with a wide range of activities related to astronomy

The society holds regular meetings at the Cliddesden Primary School in the village of Cliddesden, on the outskirts of Basingstoke, where members bring telescopes and binoculars for the viewing of objects (weather permitting).

The Society currently has around 35 members most of whom gather on the 4th Thursday in each month for a sociable evening of discussion over refreshments.

We meet at:

Cliddesden Primary School
Cliddesden
Basingstoke Hampshire
RG25 2QU
http://www.basingstokeas.org.uk/

To see recent astrophotography taken within the local area, visit www.johnmurphyastro.info

These photos are possible due to the low level of light pollution in Old Basing.