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Daylight Occultation of Mars 10th May 2008 |
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Written by Andy Lawes
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CANCELLED. It is with regret that this event has been cancelled. High level and persistent cloud shows no sign of clearing in time. You may be lucky if you remain at your own location. As Patrick might say "Drat and double drat."
There is a daylight occultation of Mars this Saturday (10th March 2008.) If you wish to observe this at the Dark Site then Roy will be there. This a weather permitting event. Details below are from the Society of Popular Astronomy. The following is from the Society for Popular Astronomy: "Saturday, May 10th DAYLIGHT OCCULTATION OF MARS. By Jon Harper SPA Occultation Director
Although the event takes place in daylight, with Mars at m(v) +1.3, observers over most of the country will have an opportunity (weather permitting) of observing this occultation telescopically. The Moon will be a 5-day-old crescent and so should be visible to the naked eye, given a clear blue sky. The far north of Scotland misses the occultation; the graze line runs from just south of the Island of Mull, via Hayfield, Dalmally, Bridge of Orchy, Dunkeld, and reaches the North Sea near Inverbervie. The event will be observable from all parts of the UK south of that line if conditions are favourable. See the map and diagrams at the Occultation Section website: http://asteroccuk.iifree.net/lunarocc.htm
The times of disappearance at the Moon's dark limb, and reappearance at the bright limb, are given below for various cities in the UK. The times given are UT, so don't forget to add an hour for British Summer Time. Belfast 12:25 12:50 Glasgow 12:32 12:48 Edinburgh 12:31 12:49 Newcastle 12:26 12:55 Leeds 12:21 12:57 Liverpool 12:19 12:56 Birmingham 12:16 12:59 London 12:14 13:01 Cardiff 12:13 12:58 Brighton 12:12 13:02 Plymouth 12:10 12:58
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Last Updated ( May 10, 2008 at 11:23 AM )
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Welcome to East Sussex Astronomical Society |
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Written by Administrator
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Our aim is simple, we want people to enjoy Astronomy and feel welcome to join in our activities and meetings. Meetings are held at St Mary’s College, Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex ( Click for map) on the first Thursday of each Month at 8:00 – 10:00 pm. We members, of all ages, many are beginners wanting to learn about our night skies. Our society is a members led society and encourages everyone to take part in someway. Further Information can be gained from any of our Committee members.
Non Members welcome at our meetings - £2 entrance which will include a copy of Albedo (ESAS magazine) If you would like a copy of Albedo anyway, please email the Vice-Chairman for details....
ESAS is a member of the FAS , SAGAS
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Last Updated ( May 01, 2008 at 06:41 PM )
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Thursday May 1st May 2008 8pm
Our very own Chris Woodcock speaking on the Moon and on the unusual transient lunar phenomena (also know as TLPs). What are they? Where are they and why they are important.
Also our very own Andy Lawes on the A to Z of Astronomy
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Last Updated ( May 03, 2008 at 02:02 PM )
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