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Society News
Did anyone else notice a bright light flash outside - presumably in the sky, around 10:45pm -11pm on Wed 10th June. The light persisted for around 3 or 4 seconds and was roughly south in orientation, reasonbly high, but it was not directly visible. No sound was heard, so a bolide can be ruled out. It could have been a brilliant meteor. Anyone else notice anything?
In the News
The Philae Lander on the usrface of comet P67, which went into battery-save hibernation in November, has woken up. That's according to this BBC report of the European Space Agency (ESA).
Events
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Please note the college drive gate is now operated via a electronic key code - so anyone wishing to attend must be at the car park at the top of the drive by 19:00hrs - unless an arrival time has been arranged with Mark/Keith.
Whitby Youth Hostel - East Whitby - rear of Abbey vistor centre. Book now: email whitbyyha.org.uk or call 01947 602 878 to reserve a space.
Whitby Youth Hostel - East Whitby - rear of Abbey vistor centre. Book now: email whitbyyha.org.uk or call 01947 602 878 to reserve a space.
Whitby School - Room H1.
In Members' monthly meetings we usually take a tour of the night sky for the coming month using the Planetarium program. Have talks and presentations on various topics of astronomy/space etc, and discuss future events etc. New members welcome.