Our members are active in practical astronomy either observing for pleasure, science or art. Some members record their images and are encouraged to share their observations on our website. We are not picky about quality because we believe all observations have their merits.
Member Observations
Upcoming Events
Dec
18
Thu
7:45 pm
Social / Observing Evening
Social / Observing Evening
Dec 18 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight will be a social evening and members can observe if they would like to members are also welcome to bring their own equipment along
Dec
21
Sun
2:00 pm
The Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At 15.00 hrs on Sunday the 21st of December the winter solstice will occur when the Sun will reach it’s lowest point against the background stars
Dec
23
Tue
7:15 pm
A Jovian Moon Shadow And Moon Tr...
A Jovian Moon Shadow And Moon Tr...
Dec 23 @ 7:15 pm – 11:30 pm
During the night of Tuesday the 23rd of December above the E – SE horizon from approx 19.45 hrs to approx 23.09 hrs Ganymede’s shadow will transit across the planet’s disc and from approx 21.20[...]
Dec
24
Wed
4:00 pm
A Saturnian Moon Transit
A Saturnian Moon Transit
Dec 24 @ 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
From the early evening into the night of Wednesday the 24th of December above the SE – W horizon from approx 16.25 hrs to approx 23.05 hrs Saturn’s Moon Titan will transit across the planet’s[...]
6:00 pm
Two Jovian Moon’s & A Jovian Moo...
Two Jovian Moon’s & A Jovian Moo...
Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
As the planet Jupiter rises above the NE – E horizon from approx 18.15 hrs to approx 21.00 hrs the Moon’s Io and Callisto along with Io’s shadow will be in transit across the planet’s[...]
Dec
25
Thu
6:00 am
A Christmas Day ISS Pass
A Christmas Day ISS Pass
Dec 25 @ 6:00 am – 6:30 am
In the early hours of Thursday the 25th of December from approx 06.16 hrs to 06.21 hrs travelling from W – E a Mag -3.8 an ISS pass will be visible during this pass the[...]
Dec
26
Fri
4:45 pm
The Moon And Saturn
The Moon And Saturn
Dec 26 @ 4:45 pm – 10:15 pm
Through the early evening into the night of Friday the 26th of December from approx 17.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs above the S – W horizon the 39 % illuminated Waxing Crescent Moon will be[...]