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.

Sep
30
Wed
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 to wait until approx 21.00 hrs as this event climbs into the night sky

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

Oct
1
Thu
The Solar Corona
Oct 1 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight Mr Nick James  BAA Comet Section Director

will be talking to us about –

 The Solar Corona

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

Oct
4
Sun
Saturn At Opposition
Oct 4 all-day

At approx 12.00 Hrs on Sunday the 4th of October

the planet Saturn will reach opposition

this is when Saturn will be opposite the Sun 

 

Oct
6
Tue
Jupiter And The Moon
Oct 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

On the morning of Tuesday the 6th of October above the S – SW horizon

@ approx 11.24 hrs the planet Jupiter will be 30 arc minutes

above a 19% illuminated waning crescent Moon 

as the Sun will be above the horizon

if you plan to observe / image this event

 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

Oct
8
Thu
Society Night
Oct 8 @ 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 Us know so your detail’s /presentation can be added to the evenings running order

Oct
15
Thu
T.B.A.
Oct 15 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

This post ill be updated as details become available

Oct
19
Mon
A Clair Obscue Effect
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

In the late afternoon of Monday the 19th of October @ approx 17.00 hrs

above the SE – S horizon along the Moon’s terminator 

the Clair Obscure effect known as Plato Hook will be visible

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

as the Sun will be above the horizon

if you plan to observe / image this event

 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

 

Oct
20
Tue
A Clair Obscur Effect
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In the late evening of Tuesday the 20th of October @ approx 20.00 hrs

above the SE – S horizon along the Moon’s terminator

the Clair Obscur effect know as the jewelled handle will be visible

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

 

Oct
22
Thu
T.B.A.
Oct 22 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

This post ill be updated as details become available

Oct
25
Sun
The End Of BST
Oct 25 all-day

In the early hrs of Sunday the 25th of October

BST will end for the year and the clocks will go back by 1 Hr 

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