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
Sep
14
Mon
11:00 am
The Crescent Moon & Venus
The Crescent Moon & Venus
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
At approx 12.00 hrs on Monday the 14th of September above the S – SE horizon the planet Venus will appear to be close to the limb of a 12% illuminated waxing crescent Moon as[...]
Sep
18
Fri
5:30 pm
Two Clair Obscur Effects
Two Clair Obscur Effects
Sep 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
In the early evening of Friday the 18th of September above the southern horizon @ approx 19.00 hrs two clair obscur effects the lunar V and the lunar X will be visible along the Moon’s[...]
Sep
24
Thu
7:45 pm
The Latest Asteroid Space Missions
The Latest Asteroid Space Missions
Sep 24 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight Dr John Mason BAA Meteor Section Director will be talking to us about – The Latest Asteroid Space Missions the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person
Sep
26
Sat
5:45 pm
The Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon
Sep 26 @ 5:45 pm – 11:45 pm
As the Moon rises above the NE – E horizon on Saturday the 26th of September @ approx 18.27 hrs it will be a full (Harvest) Moon if you plan to observe / image this[...]
Sep
27
Sun
4:30 am
The Moon & Saturn
The Moon & Saturn
Sep 27 @ 4:30 am – 6:30 am
In the early hours of Sunday the 27th of September above the SW – W horizon @ approx 05.00 hrs the full Moon will be 6° above & to the right of the planet Saturn[...]
Sep
30
Wed
8:00 pm
The Moon & M45
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[...]
Oct
1
Thu
7:45 pm
The Solar Corona
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