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Programme

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.

Agenda
Agenda
May – June 2026 May – Jun 2026
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May
24
Sun
The Start Of NLC Season
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May 24 – Jun 11 all-day

From approx Sunday the 24th of May until approx Monday the 11th of August

Noctilucent Cloud (NLC) could start to appear in the NW sky 90-120 minutes after sunset

or 90-120 minutes before sunrise in the NE sky

these dates may vary a little dependent on current solar activity

 NLC have a typical colour range of electric blue to silver

and are normally at an altitude of 250,000-280,000 feet

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Categories: Astronomical Event
Jun
4
Thu
T.B.A
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Jun 4 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight there will be a presentation from Dr John Mason BAA

this post will be updated as details become available

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
Jun
9
Tue
A Planetary Conjunction
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Jun 9 @ 8:45 pm – 9:45 pm

After sunset on the night of Tuesday the 9th of June

above the N – NW horizon

the planets Jupiter & Venus will be 1.6° apart

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

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Jun
11
Thu
Galaxies, Relativity and the Universe
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Jun 11 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight Mr Nik Syzmanek BAA

will be talking to us about –

Galaxies, Relativity and the Universe

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
Jun
12
Fri
A Favourable Lunar Libration
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Jun 12 @ 2:30 am – 4:00 am

In the pre sunrise sky of Friday the 12 of June @ approx 03.00 hrs

along the NE – E horizon due to the Lunar libration

the Mare Orientale region will be visible along the lower left quadrant 

on a 13% illuminated waning crescent Moon

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

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Jun
15
Mon
Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elongation
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Jun 15 all-day

The planet Mercury will be 24.5° to the east of the Sun

and should be visible along the western horizon from approx 21.30 hrs

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

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Jun
16
Tue
Mercury & The Moon
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Jun 16 @ 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm

At approx 20.00 hrs on Tuesday the 16th of June above the W – NW horizon

 the planet Mercury will be 3° from a 4% illuminated Waxing Crescent Moon

the planets Jupiter & Venus will be visible above & to the left of this event

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

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Categories: Astronomical Event
Jun
17
Wed
The Moon & Venus
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Jun 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

After sunset on Wednesday the 17th of June

above the W – NW horizon from approx 21.20 hrs

a 10% illuminated Waxing Crescent Moon will be 0.7° below the planet Venus

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

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Categories: Astronomical Event
Jun
18
Thu
The Radio Universe
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Jun 18 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight via zoom Dr Emma Chapman, Imperial 

will be talking to us about –

The Radio Universe

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

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Categories: Lecture (Full Members & paying Basic Members)
Jun
19
Fri
The Moon & Regulus
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Jun 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

During the afternoon of Friday the 19th of June

above the E – SE horizon @ approx 13.45 hrs

the 26% illuminated waxing crescent Moon

will be approx 0.3° to the right of the star Regulus

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

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Categories: Astronomical Event
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