Just a quick not to let you know that nominations are oprn for the officers for 2011 term.
Our current President, Scott Pellet, and Vice President, Ed Knight, have serverd their two terms and will be stepping down in December to allow a new President and Vice President to take over.
In addition our secretary, Charlie Thompson, will be stepping down so we are also looking for a person to take over the duties of Secretary.
If you want to nominate yourself for one of these positions or have someone you know who would like to take the position please email our Elections Coordinator, Fred Rains, at our
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mailbox.
The monthly Oak Mountain Star party will be on September 04, 2010 at the OMIC at Oak Mountain State Park.
The star party is free but there is a $3.00 park entrance fee.
If you feel you need more information please contact us via email.
SEPTEMBER CHANDLER MOUNTAIN STAR PARTY
Written by Administrator
Sunday, 27 December 2009 00:00
The Chandler Mountain Star Party is scheduled for 11 September, 2010. The starparty will start at 8:00 PM.
We will meet newcomers and people needing assistance getting to the site at 7:30PM ( 1/2 hour before the star party start time) at the Texaco Station off exit 166, I59 North.
If you need assistance in getting to the Chandler Mountain observing site of if you need more information please contact us via
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BAS SEPTEMBER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Written by Administrator
Saturday, 26 June 2010 00:00
The monthly meeting for the Birmingham Astronomical Society will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Christenberry Planetarium on the Samforn University Campus.
The meeting will start at 7:00 P.M. and is open to the pubic.
Citizen Sky Planetarium Show About Epsilon Aurigae
Written by Timothy Ferris
Monday, 05 July 2010 09:55
Stephen Hawking: Asking big questions about the universe
Written by Administrator
Monday, 05 July 2010 09:55
Cannibal Galaxies
Written by Administrator
Monday, 05 July 2010 08:46
Those stately galaxies we've long admired are not exactly what we thought. Phil Plait explains
The Answer To Everything
Written by Administrator
Sunday, 21 February 2010 10:38
Member Email Data Update Needed
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 17 September 2009 18:22
**Members** We at the BAS feel it is importiant to keep you informed on club activities. Seeing as email seems to be the best way now days we would like to enlist your assistance. We have found out that some of the emails we have for some of our members are incorrect. If you are a paid member of the BAS and have an emai address that has changed reciently (In the last 6-12 months (time being relative)) please
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and send us an updated email address. Please include your name, old email address and new email address. Thanks for your assistance.
Great Resources
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Saturday, 19 September 2009 13:50
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We Proudly Support
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Sunday, 26 July 2009 10:05
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The Birmingham Astronomical Society Proudly Supports
From the Spitzer website: New research from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals that asteroids somewhat near Earth, termed near-Earth objects, are a mixed bunch, with a surprisingly wide array of compositions. Like a piñata filled with everything from chocolates to fruity candies, these asteroids come in assorted colors and compositions. Some are dark and dull; [...]
The recently refurbished Hubble Space Telescope has taken a new look at Supernova 1987A and its famous "String of Pearls," a glowing ring 6 trillion miles in diameter encircling the supernova remnant. The sharper and clearer images are allowing astronomers to see the “innards” of the star being ejected into space following the explosion, and [...]
