On the 25th of September members of the Redditch Astronomical Society started gathering at Lower Park Fisheries Bordesley (the location of their dark site) from 5.00 P.M. onwards for the Autumn Star Party.
Observations of the Sun were made through a member’s solar telescope, sunspots, prominences and granulation of the surface were observed before we were provided with a magnificent sunset.
Warning: never attempt to look at the Sun without the appropriate protection or equipment!
A hot and cold buffet and hot drinks were provided and enjoyed by all of the nineteen members and guests that were present.
As darkness closed the telescopes that were set up earlier were put to good use on what turned out to be an excellent viewing night with planets, star clusters and distant galaxies being observed and shared among ourselves.
The evening passed all too quickly and members started to leave at about 9.45 with the
more hardy types carrying on observing and imaging until 11.15.
Our October meeting will be held on Monday 4th October and will be an open night with telescope workshop hints and tips, and any other subject that might arise on the night.
The meeting starts at 7.00 P.M. in the science block at St. Augustines School and visitors are most welcome.
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