Our members are active in practical astronomy either observing for pleasure, science or art. Some members record their images and are encouraged to share their observations on our website. We are not picky about quality because we believe all observations have their merits.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
27
Thu
7:45 pm
Social / Informal Evening
Social / Informal Evening
Aug 27 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight will be a social evening and members can observe if they would like to members are also welcome to bring their own equipment along
Aug
28
Fri
2:45 am
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Aug 28 @ 2:45 am – 5:30 am
In the early hours of Friday the 28th of August there will be a partial lunar eclipse from approx 03:33 hrs to 05:12 hrs BST along the S – SW -W horizon with greatest eclipse[...]
Aug
31
Mon
12:30 am
The Moon & Saturn
The Moon & Saturn
Aug 31 @ 12:30 am – 5:30 am
In the early hours of Monday the 31st of August above the S – SW horizon from approx 00.30 hrs to 05.30 hrs a 90% illuminated waning gibbous Moon will be 7° from the planet[...]
Sep
3
Thu
12:00 am
The Moon & M45
The Moon & M45
Sep 3 @ 12:00 am – 5:00 am
From approx 01.00 hrs to 05.00 hrs on Thursday the 3rd of September above the E – SE horizon the 63% lit waning gibbous Moon will be approx 5° from M45 if you plan to[...]
Sep
8
Tue
3:15 am
The Moon & M44
The Moon & M44
Sep 8 @ 3:15 am – 5:30 am
In the early hours of Tuesday the 8th of September above the NE – E horizon at approx 04.00 hrs a 10% lit waning crescent Moon will occult the beehive cluster (M44) if you plan[...]
Sep
30
Wed
8:00 pm
The Moon & M45
The Moon & M45
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
As a 79% lit waning gibbous Moon rises above the NE – E horizon from approx 20.30 hrs it will be 1.4° below & to the left of the Pleiades (M45) it would be advisable[...]