Programme

Shortly after sunset from approx 16.30 hrs in the early evening above the SE – W horizon

the planet Saturn should start to become visible as it sits 2.8° below a 65% illuminated waxing gibbous Moon

this event would be best viewed from approx 17.45 hrs until the pair start to set along the western horizon from approx 23.45 hrs

as the evening moves into the night the apparent distance between both bodies will appear to increase

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

From approx 17.20 hrs – 23.10 hrs on Sunday the 30th of November above thee SE – W horizon

Titan Saturn’s largest moon will be occulted by the planets disc

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

Tonight’s talk by  Dr Allan Chapman Oxford, is entitled Fly me to the Moon

when Allan will be giving us  a history of space Ideas from 1600  to Today

Please note Allan’s presentation will be pre recorded

the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person