Thursday 1st October
At 6:30pm the sky is mostly clear, there is some high cloud but hopefully we will be able to observe 8:00-9:30pm. L.J.Guise
Thursday 1st October
The Observatory will open 8:00-9:30pm provided there is some clear sky. L.J.Guise
Wednesday 23rd September
The Observatory will be open from 8:30-10:00pm on Wednesday 23rd September provided the sky is clear. L.J.Guise
Monday 21st Sept: Observing
There will be an observing session at Bedford School on Monday 21st 8-9:30pm provided the sky is clear. L.J.Guise
Wednesday 16th
Observing is cancelled tonight as cloud and rain are expected at 8:00pm. Members will have received details of an alternative session by email. L.J.Guise
Wednesday Observing
We hope to restart our regular Wednesday observing sessions on the 16th September. These take place only if it is clear or part clear. Times and updates are sent to members by email along with details of observing opportunities on other evenings. Non members are welcome to try an observing session before deciding if they […]
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