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.

Oct
29
Wed
Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elongation
Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

During the evening of Wednesday the 29th of October

as the Sun sets at approx 17.38 hrs low along the SW horizon

the planet Mercury will be 23.9° to the East of the setting Sun

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

Saturn Occults Titan
Oct 29 @ 7:15 pm – 9:45 pm

Above the SE – S horizon at approx 20.36 hrs

the planet Saturn will occult it’s largest Moon Titan

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

Nov
10
Mon
Jupiter And The Moon
Nov 10 @ 6:30 am – 9:30 am

On the morning of Monday the 10th of November above the SW – W horizon

the planet Jupiter will be 4° below and to the left of a 70% illuminated Waning Gibbous Moon

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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