Phoenix Star Party this Saturday 9th October
The Phoenix Astronomical Society New Zealand
During our star party in September we got to enjoy some of the sights of Capricornus and Aquarius, so we’ll return there in October. This area of the sky is home to planetary nebulae, globular clusters and the planet Neptune, while Jupiter and Uranus are in neighbouring Pisces. Also in October we’ll move away from the Milky Way to the realm of the Southern Galaxies (Sculptor) and the Southern Bird Constellations (Phoenix, Tucana, Grus and Pavo).
Saturday 9th October (Wet or fine): Note daylight savings changes to times
6:00pm: BBQ
7:30pm: Night-Sky AV
8:00pm: Southern Birds and Zodiac (presentation)
9:00pm: Observing or Binocular Observing Workshop
CHANGE OF NIGHT/CANCELLATION warning: To make the most of an opportunity to observe we maybe bring the observing night forward to a Friday. Notices will be posted on our web site also be sent via Phoenix Announce (phoenix-astro...@googlegroups.com). If you’re in any doubt, please phone or text Cameron Jack on 021-232-6613 or Richard Hall on 027-230-5191.