Founded in 1981, BRAS has educated countless numbers of citizens in the joys of planetary and deep-sky gazing, the perils of light pollution and factors to consider when buying a pair of binoculars or a telescope. BRAS members have published in "Astronomy", "Sky & Telescope" and "Scientific American". BRAS members have constructed their own telescopes and photographic platforms. BRAS members have entered robotics competitions and discovered asteroids. BRAS members have been interviewed by local media and the National Geographic Society.

Anyone interested in learning more about BRAS is invited to attend this free meeting.