Observing

Viewing nights (aka “star parties”) take place at the North Turramurra Golf Course (click here for a map), on the Fridays (with Saturdays as backup) around the time of the new moon – generally starting as the sun is hitting the horizon and continuing until everyone has had enough.  You don’t need to have your own telescope to come along to the viewing nights – members with scopes are usually more than happy to let new members and visitors look through theirs.  The club also has its own telescope (a 6″ dobsonian) that those without their own scope can use.

2010 Observing Calendar

Our observing calendar for 2010 is below.  These are Friday nights, however if the weather is not suitable the following Saturday will used as an alternative.

Jan – 8, 15

Feb – 12, 19

Mar 12, 19

Apr – 9, 16

May – 14, 21

Jun – 11, 18

Jul – 9, 16

Aug – 6, 13

Sep – 3,10

Oct – 1, 8,29

Nov – 5, 26

Dec – 3, 10