BAS Members Event Calendar
All the events listed in this calendar are for Brisbane Astronomical Society members and their invited guests. These events are not open to the general public. We are generally so busy trying to get our astro-equipment to work that we really do not have time to attend to any public visitors. Sorry, but our time under the stars is limited and precious.
A read-only copy of the Excel spreadsheet of all 2024 event dates is available here: https://bas.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/BAS-2024-Events-CalendarJan1-2.xlsx
September
28sep6:00 pm5:00 amMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
September 28, 2024 6:00 pm – 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
28sep(sep 28)5:00 pm29(sep 29)6:00 amCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
September 28, 2024 5:00 pm – September 29, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
October
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
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Time
October 4, 2024 4:00 pm – October 7, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
05oct(oct 5)5:00 pm06(oct 6)6:00 amCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
October 5, 2024 5:00 pm – October 6, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
more
Time
October 25, 2024 4:00 pm – October 28, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
26oct6:00 pm5:00 amMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
October 26, 2024 6:00 pm – 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
26oct(oct 26)5:00 pm27(oct 27)6:00 amCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
October 26, 2024 5:00 pm – October 27, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
November
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
more
Time
November 1, 2024 4:00 pm – November 4, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
02nov(nov 2)5:00 pm03(nov 3)6:00 amCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
November 2, 2024 5:00 pm – November 3, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
more
Time
November 22, 2024 4:00 pm – November 25, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
23nov(nov 23)5:00 pm24(nov 24)6:00 amCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
November 23, 2024 5:00 pm – November 24, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
more
Time
November 29, 2024 4:00 pm – December 1, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
30nov01decMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
November 30, 2024 6:00 pm – December 1, 2024 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
December
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Warwick and District Archers site 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Warwick Archers have a large hill-side lease on Ford Road, Rosenthal Heights, Warwick. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gikrxSm3iKKStain6
Access is easiest by taking Glen Road west from the Warwick Hospital and, after about 7km drive, turing left onto Ford Road. The Archers entrance gate is well signposted.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the BAS President and ask to be added to the Warwick Archer’s email list. Final event organisation is communicated via email.
The Archers have a very large site on the western side of Ford Road. Facilities are good, including, dining pavilion, basic kitchen, tank water, flushing toilets, hot shower, large camping area, plenty of open space and good dark sky. The site is also only 15 minutes drive from Warwick and all its services. The sky is surprisingly dark even this close to Warwick.
However, please be aware there is no 240V power and no true overnight accommodation. Plenty of space for camping and also a swag on the dining pavilion floor is an option.
If BAS members demonstrate sufficient interest in the location we will explore opportunities to create accommodation on-site. At present, you should be prepared to camp on-site.
more
Time
November 29, 2024 4:00 pm – December 1, 2024 9:00 am(GMT+10:00)
30nov01decMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
November 30, 2024 6:00 pm – December 1, 2024 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
30nov01decCalvert Aero Modelling Field – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening. maximum of 30 participants wide social distancing telescope setup spacing The site is a privately owned aero
Event Details
Telescope observing evening for BAS members and their guests. This is not a public observing evening.
- maximum of 30 participants
- wide social distancing telescope setup spacing
The site is a privately owned aero modelling field (Calvert Aero Modelling Society – Gratton Field) kindly made available to BAS by the owners. The entrance is off Bourkes Road, West, a few minutes drives west of Rosewood. The property entrance track has a strict speed limit of 20kph, in order to minimise dust and damage to the track surface. This limit is strickly applied – so stick to it! The telescope setup areas are the open grassed carpark and flight field adjacent to the aero club buildings. The site has excellent facilities – toilets, kitchen, refrigerator, kettle, clubhouse lounge area. An attendance fee of $10/telescope is payable on the night.
Event start time is from around sunset and extend until sunrise the next day.
On-site camping is permissible, but bring everything you need.
BAS will also trial conducting dark-sky evenings on the same dates as Calvery, but located at Cunningham Lookout, just west of Warrill View.
Please email our event coordinator, John, darksky@bas.asn.au to join the email list for updates.
Google maps location: here
What3Words location: here
more
Time
November 30, 2024 5:00 pm – December 1, 2024 6:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Calvert Aero Modelling Field – Gratton Field.
January
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