Observing Nights

The Darwin Group gets together on the Saturday night closest to the New Moon for a observing session at a Dark site away from the city lights each month and encourage persons interested in Astronomy or anyone who would like to look through a large telescope to join us for an evening

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Queens Birthday Viewing Weekend

The Group is planning a Viewing weekend
at a Dark Site over the Queen's Birthday
Long Weekend.  As this happens on a New
Moon should be some good viewing.

More Details will be Provided Closer to Date...

 

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Observing Nights for Schools

Thank you for all the calls expressing a interest
in the Astronomy Group doing Presentations and
Observing Nights at Schools.  Unfortunately the
Astronomy Group is not in a position to do these
Events.

 
   

 

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Next Observing nights for 2013 scheduled are:

 

February 2nd , 9th

March 9th, 16th

April 6th, 13th

May 4th, 11th

June 1st, 8th

July 6th, 13th

August 3rd, 10th, 31st

September 7th, 28th

October 5th, 26th

November 2nd, 23rd, 30th

 

 

 

For First Timers

We suggest anyone who wish's to attending a viewing night some of the things you might want or need to bring along:

  • Insect Repellent

  • Drinks

  • Snacks

  • Torch

  • Chair

For your torch's please bring some red cellophane or a paper bag and a rubber band, this is to cover your torch with red cellophane, to decrease light pollution. If you do own a set of binoculars or a telescope we encourage you to bring them as well.

Any friends or family that might wish to come.

Please, no barbecues or high powered lights, they cause light pollution and ruin observers night vision.

Contact us for further information on how to get to the dark site.

Please Note

The group is given permission to use the dark site on these nights only, please do not go out there any other night.