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
Jun
21
Sun
all-day
The Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice
Jun 21 all-day
During the day of Sunday the 21st of June The Summer Solstice will take place when the Sun will reach its most northerly point in the sky
Jun
23
Tue
5:45 pm
A Clair Obscur Effect
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 23 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
In the early evening of Tuesday the 23rd of June above the SE – S horizon a Clair Obscur effect known as Plato’s Hook will be visible on the Moon this effect should be visible[...]
Jun
24
Wed
10:30 pm
A Clair Obscur Effect
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 24 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
On the night of Wednesday the 24th of June along the S – SW horizon a Clair Obscur effect known as The Jewelled Handle will be visible on the Moon this effect should be visible[...]
Jun
25
Thu
7:45 pm
Society Night
Society Night
Jun 25 @ 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[...]
Jun
27
Sat
9:00 pm
Antares & The Moon
Antares & The Moon
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
From approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Saturday the 27th of June along the SE – S horizon the red supergiant star Antares will be above & to the right of a 96% lit[...]
Jun
29
Mon
9:00 pm
Full Moon Rising
Full Moon Rising
Jun 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
@ approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Monday the 29th of June the full Moon will rise low along the SE – S horizon if you plan to observe / image this event remember[...]
Aug
13
Thu
all-day
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Aug 13 all-day
The Perseids are active from the 17th of July to the 24th of August with the peak occurring on Thursday the 13th of August with a predicted ZHR of 60 -100 as the Moon will[...]
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[...]