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
Aug
22
Sat
8:45 pm
A Clair Obscur Effect
A Clair Obscur Effect
Aug 22 @ 8:45 pm – 10:45 pm
In the late evening of Saturday the 22nd of August above the S – SW horizon @ approx 22.00 hrs along the Moon’s terminator a Clair Obscur Effect known as the Jewelled Handle will be[...]
Aug
23
Sun
11:00 am
Solar Observing At Hall Place & ...
Solar Observing At Hall Place & ...
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
On Sunday the 23rd of August from 11.00-15.00 hrs Members of the Society will be at Hall Place & Gardens for the second of our 2 Solar Observing Events to offer safe views of our[...]
Aug
27
Thu
7:45 pm
Social / Informal Evening
Social / Informal Evening
Aug 27 @ 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
Aug
28
Fri
2:45 am
Partial Lunar Eclipse
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[...]
Aug
31
Mon
12:30 am
The Moon & Saturn
The Moon & Saturn
Aug 31 @ 12:30 am – 5:30 am
In the early hours of Monday the 31st of August above the S – SW horizon from approx 00.30 hrs to 05.30 hrs a 90% illuminated waning gibbous Moon will be 7° from the planet[...]