We make every effort to keep the programme up-to-date and accurate.  However changes can happen at short notice and updates rely on the kind donation of time by Society members.  If you see an error please let us know.

Basic members are welcome to attend lectures but will be charged a small fee.

Jun
21
Sun
The Summer Solstice
Jun 21 all-day

During the day of Sunday the 21st of June

The Summer Solstice will take place

when the Sun will reach its most northerly point in the sky

Jun
23
Tue
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 23 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

In the early evening of Tuesday the 23rd of June above the SE – S horizon

a Clair Obscur effect known as Plato’s Hook will be visible on the Moon

this effect should be visible @ approx 19.15 hrs

as the Sun will be above the horizon

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

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

 

 

Jun
24
Wed
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 24 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm

On the night of Wednesday the 24th of June along the S – SW horizon

a Clair Obscur effect known as The Jewelled Handle will be visible on the Moon

this effect should be visible @ approx 23.00 hrs

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

Jun
25
Thu
Society Night
Jun 25 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight will be a Society Night 

all members welcome

if you have a contribution for the evening

 such as, an update about an ongoing project

or are looking for advice / help with an upcoming project

a new piece of “kit” or software that is baffling you

have a new method /approach to image processing Etc

 let Mike know so your detail’s /presentation can be added to the evenings running order

Jun
27
Sat
Antares & The Moon
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

From approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Saturday the 27th of June along the SE – S horizon

 the red supergiant star Antares will be above & to the right of a 96% lit waxing Gibbous Moon

as skies continue to darken views of this pairing should improve

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

Jun
29
Mon
Full Moon Rising
Jun 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

@ approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Monday the 29th of June

the full Moon will rise low along the SE – S horizon 

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

Aug
13
Thu
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Aug 13 all-day

The Perseids are active from the 17th of July to the 24th of August 

with the peak occurring on Thursday the 13th of August

 with a predicted ZHR of 60 -100

as the Moon will be below the horizon

it is hoped this will be a good display

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

Aug
28
Fri
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 occurring @ approx 04.14 hrs BST

when approx 90% of the Moon will be within the Earth’s Umbra

as the Moon sinks towards the SW – W horizon

an unobscured view would be helpful to view the event.

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

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