Partial Lunar Eclipse

There will be a partial Lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday 28th August. We will be watching the weather prospects, which are not shown as great at the moment, if there is a chance of observing this event we will circulate details to members. L.J.Guise

Eclipse Update

We have been inundated with requests for eclipse glasses and for non members to join in our eclipse observing session. To be clear we do not have enough glasses for everyone likely to attend, so they will need to be shared around. Please do not look at the Sun without proper protection as you will […]

End of the regular observing season

What a splendid observing session we had last night to finish the season. Very mild and still with over 20 members attending. Astronomical dusk doesn’t fall until 10pm now, so apart from some special events we resume regular Wednesday sessions in mid September. L.J.Guise

Last Wednesday Observing Session 8th April

The last regular Wednesday observing session of the season will take place on Wednesday 8th April 8:45-10:00pm following on from the AGM. Members will be notified of any extra observing sessions by email. Wednesday observing will resume in mid September. Status:publish L.J.Guise

Observing : Wednesday 11th March

The forecast looks positive for observing tomorrow, if so the observatory will be open 7:00-8:30pm. If it’s clear on March 18th the start time will move later, details to follow. L.J.Guise

4th March Observatory Closed

Sadly cloud here which seems to be getting thicker! No chance of any observing in the short term so I am closing up. L.J.Guise

Observing 4th March

Sadly cloud has rolled in and I can’t see Jupiter at 18:30. I will review again and post an update here. Very frustrating!

Observing March 4th

We are hoping for observing tonight 7:00-8:30pm but there is a risk of low cloud returning. L.J.Guise