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Eight society members attended Shear Green Junior School on Friday 17th with either their own or society telescopes (6 in total) to take part in their 'Cosmic Camp'.
We observed the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn and put on two different Astronomy activities in the school hall related to the solar system. seventy five, nine to ten year-old boys and girls and about 20 adults enjoyed the activities. With lots of 'wow's' 'OMG' etc. Whilst the skies were a little cloudy, the cloud stayed away from the planets and Moon and the seeing was remarkably good.
We didn't take photos - too many safeguarding issues - but the school blog has a section on it with a few photos that they took.
"I just wanted to send an email to say a massive thank you for Friday night!
The children (and adults) got so much out of what you all provided. The awe and wonder of seeing Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon really brought the topic to life for the children.
Your team were so patient and knowledgeable providing invaluable insight to us all. The indoor activities were really engaging and all of the children have said their favourite part of the camp was the star gazing!"
Thanks to all members who helped make this a success.
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Taken on the 8th of June with a Daystar Solar Scout SS60-DS and a ZWO ASI174MM camera. My 1st proper attempt at imaging the sun in H-Alpha.
Taken on the 16th of July with a Daystar Solar Scout SS60-DS and a ZWO ASI174MM camera.[/caption]
Image by Jim Burchell Image of Crescent Moon and Venus and Sunpillar taken on 13/6/21 Olympus E-M10 Mark ll.[/caption]
The International Space Station. Taken on the 17th of July with a Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian Telescope and a ZWO ASI174MM[/caption]
The International Space Station. Taken on the 17th of July with a Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian Telescope and a ZWO ASI174MM[/caption]
Crescent Moon and Mars near the constellation of Auriga taken on 13/05/21 with a pentax K70 . 135mm /f8.0 iso 800 1/5 sec.[/caption]
Image of the Crescent Moon and Mercury taken on the 13/05/21 Pentax K70 135mm f8.0 iso 800 1/5 sec.[/caption]
Partial Solar eclipse. Taken on the 10th of June with a Daystar Solar Scout SS60-DS and a ZWO ASI174MM.
Partial Solar eclipse. Taken on the 10th of June with a Daystar Solar Scout SS60-DS and a ZWO ASI174MM.[/caption]
This image shows, Aldebaran also known as "the eye of Taurus" to the far left of the 12% lit waxing crescent Moon with the Hyades to the lower left, and M45 also known as The Pleiades/ Seven Sisters in the lower right of the image, Fortunately I had a reasonably clear sky with some cloud, as well as a vantage point that enabled me to see the Pleiades as they are currently quite low in the WNW part of the sky, I was also able to capture some earthshine. Canon 750D, ISO 800, f5.6, @ 2 sec Sigma 18 - 250mm lens @ 75mm Static tripod Taken at 22.30Hrs 15.04.21 Jpeg from RAW file Diane Clarke Belvedere[/caption]
Image by Leigh Slomer - no details provided[/caption]
Image by Neil Webster No details provided[/caption]
Image by Leigh Slomer - no details provided[/caption]
Image by Leigh Slomer - no details provided[/caption]