Members Observing Night
Friday night is observing night!
The plan this week, weather permitting of course, is to open up at 20:30. Stephen Price does a brilliant job producing BASIL each month, I am sure you agree, and the possible targets/times listed below for Friday 22nd are straight from this months publication. (all times – BST).
Although patchy cloud is forecast the observatory will be open tonight for training and observing in the clearer spells.
There is a booking form at the bottom of this notice. Please register if you intend to come to help us estimate numbers. Any queries please email: observatory@bristolastrosoc.org.uk Bring a mug if you would like to make a brew.
SUN sets at 19:11 and Astronomical Twilight ends at 21:05. – Get your telescopes working by 9 pm!
MOON 7 days old and sets at 22:15 – great time for looking at features around the terminator. Any suggestions what to look for?
ISS starts 22:00:57 finishes 22:02:29 WSW
SATURN culminates at 23:21 – is Cassini’s division easy to see?
JUPITER rises 20:36 and culminates at 03:58. Io exits occultation at 22:30. See Jupiter’s Moons (skyandtelescope.org) for more details.
URANUS rises 20:47 and culminates at 04:28
M15 Globular Cluster – BASIL featured target.
Event Status: GO
Location
Failand Observatory
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.