L-Għaqda Maltija tal-Astronomija
The Astronomical Society of Malta
This month it will be 45 years since that unforgettable night in July 1969 when Man set foot on the Moon for the first time. A new generation has grown up since Neil Armstrong’s ‘one small step’. Were you watching – live – as men from Earth walked for the …
Images by Joseph Caruana
From the press release (26.6.2007): The Astronomical Society of Malta has launched its new website. First and foremost, this new website aims to create a better link of communication with the general public. Secondly, it will serve as an online place where members of the society can display their astronomical …
These are screenshots of the Society’s website way back in 2005. It was based on the now defunct Adobe Flash technology. (Source: www.archive.org)
Thursday, 28 October at 3:00 am, Ta’ Qali. A total lunar eclipse awaits us before dawn. Totality will last for 71 minutes with mid-eclipse occurring at 5:04 am. Part of Earth’s dark shadow touches the Moon for 3 hours 39 minutes. Rather than turning black, the Moon usually glows deep …
Friday, 27th August at 8:30 p.m., Gnejna Bay. A social gathering for the people who normally see each other in the dark – this time lights are allowed! You have to bring your own food and drinks. Please also bring your own cutlery, plates and glasses. Those wishing to attend …
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