MPOLE Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Apologies for the lack of information, hopefully things will start moving again. Next Meeting: Thurs 21/11/2013 @ 7.00pm Mr Steve Ibbotson (FRAS) will be presenting a short talk from shortly after 7.00pm, after which if the weather permits there will be an opportunity to do a spot of observing with the MPOLE 16" Meade LX200 in the Observatory. Refreshments will be available from 6:45pm. (Tea, coffee and biscuits) All are welcome, members F.O.C. visitors are asked to make a donation of £1 towards refreshments. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. More details will be posted shortly. You can keep up to date via the Blog @ http://www.mpole.org.uk/ It is hoped meetings will be once a month during term time, the next to be confirmed but is being planned for the third week in Dec with mince pies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'll try and make it work permitting. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPOLE Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just to add, could all non society members please email the school via the blog to "book" a place. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPOLE Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Just a quick reminder about this evening's meeting which starts at 7pm, refreshments from 6:45pm. The weather is looking promising for a spot of observing so wrap up well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Sorry, didn't get in till late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPOLE Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Wow, what a night! Firstly massive thanks to Steve for a brilliant talk on the wonders of the winter sky. All those we spoke to enjoyed it immensely and thought it was a perfect level with enough for the more experienced member, yet easy enough going for the less experienced to understand and digest. Many thanks Steve! Thanks also to all those who attended and made the first meeting in a while a great success. The clouds were very kind to us and we had chance for some observing starting with a view of M31 although in quite a small FOV, but the very first time it has been in the eyepiece of the MPOLE light bucket! Next on to the Moon quite low down and over the glow of Nottingham and the Long Eaton Chestnut Fair. Mare Frigoris just skimming the terminator nicely in the 40mm E.P. Next we moved on to Jupiter now rising a little but again in a bad spot really. Some banding was visible along with all 4 major moons strung out to either side. Our next meeting is currently being planned, pencil the 16th Dec in your diaries, we shall confirm in the next week or so along with details of what will be happening. Clear Skies All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sounds like a brilliant night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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