Welcome

The Breckland Astronomical Society, based in the charming village of Great Ellingham, Norfolk, meets regularly at the Recreation Centre. We have an observatory at the corner of the recreation ground, which is a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site. The observatory is equipped with a computer-controlled 20-inch reflecting telescope. We’re a friendly group of people who enjoy exploring the night sky together – whether you’re completely new to astronomy or have years of experience.

Next Events

Fri 13 November

7:15 pm – 9:00 pm

[public] A lesson in Astronomy - Breckland Astro Meeting
Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ, UK
A lesson in Astronomy

– Karenmae Bloom BAS

See http://www.brecklandastro.org.uk/meetings/#monthly
Tue 17 November

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

[members] Observing Night
Breckland Astronomical Observatory, 5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ, UK
Every Tuesday members meet at the Observatory, to use the telescopes, do maintenance and chat about astronomy (mostly).

See http://www.brecklandastro.org.uk/meetings/#members-obs
Fri 20 November

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

[members] Annual Meal
The Crown, 30 Church St, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1LE, UK
Each November – perfectly timed to celebrate a year well spent, yet early enough to sidestep the Christmas frenzy – we gather for the Breckland Astronomical Society Annual Dinner. It’s an evening of good food, great company, and lively conversation… some of it about astronomy, some of it delightfully off-piste.

See https://www.brecklandastro.org.uk/annual-dinner
Tue 24 November

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

[members] Observing Night
Breckland Astronomical Observatory, 5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ, UK
Every Tuesday members meet at the Observatory, to use the telescopes, do maintenance and chat about astronomy (mostly).

See http://www.brecklandastro.org.uk/meetings/#members-obs

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Monthly Meetings

Open to all, members and non-members, regardless of experience and knowledge. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy.

Meetings, usually featuring a speaker, are held on the second Friday of every month at Great Ellingham Recreation Centre. The sessions commence at 7:30 pm, with the doors opening at 7:15 pm.

There’s a £3.00 entrance fee (free for under-18s).

Public Observing Nights

We organise 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.

Feel free to come and go as you please. Even though the event is planned for a few hours, we don’t expect you to stay the whole time.

See the Extra Terrestrial.