In this month's edition:
Late summer/early autumn is the most favourable period to view the most southerly group on the Zodiac, Sagittarius, a constellation extremely rich in deep sky objects but not seen at its best from UK shores. In this second part feature on the 'Archer' we look at those deep sky objects visible to observers from the UK. [Read more about The Archer - Part 2]
We have a busy October Star Party schedule, with events being held in Westerdale, and two events at Whitby Youth Hostel - Weather permitting of course.
Monthly meetings of WDAS will recommence on Tuesday October 7th from 7:30pm, room H1, Whitby School (again). [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - Recommence]
Exciting news! Work is now well underway on the new observatory facility located in the grounds of Danby Lodge. It is hoped the works will be completed by the end of autumn.
One of the observing highlights on the WDAS calendar.
Hook’s House is an excellent dark site location situated on the B1447 overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay. If the weather is fine the campsite should be full and as long as skies are clear, or clear enough, we should have a cracking evening.
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 07:11 | 18:30 |
| Civil Twilight | 06:36 | 19:05 |
| Nautical Twilight | 05:54 | 19:47 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 05:12 | 20:29 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 17:43 | 03:04 |
