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Observing nights

We observe from our usual site when the sky allows. Cloud wins more often than not — that is normal astronomy.

Astro calendar Observing aids

Moon phase

Last Quarter

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Sky conditions

This widget needs the society observing location. Officers set latitude and longitude under Admin → Society details.

Aurora forecast

This widget needs the society observing location. Officers set latitude and longitude under Admin → Society details.

Forthcoming observing

Meeting schedule

No meetings on the programme yet.

Before you travel

Sky conditions

This widget needs the society observing location. Officers set latitude and longitude under Admin → Society details.

Sunset & twilight

Set the observing pin under Society details for sunset and twilight.

Site darkness

Set the observing pin under Society details for a darkness estimate.

What to bring

Warm clothes and sensible footwear. A red-light torch is kinder to everyone’s night vision. You do not need a telescope.

Safety: observing is at your own risk. Stay with the group, mind trip hazards in the dark, and never look at the Sun without a proper solar filter.