L-Għaqda Maltija tal-Astronomija
The Astronomical Society of Malta
On 24th June 2006, the Society organised a boat trip. Participants of this activity were taken several miles out at sea to enjoy the dark sky. Here you can find some photos of the event. Since no camera flash lights were allowed (in order to preserve dark sky adaptation), the …
Wednesday, 11th August at 11:00 p.m., L-Ahrax tal-Mellieha. ‘The tears of St. Lawrence,’ better known as the Perseid meteor shower, should put on a grand display on the night of August 11-12. Conditions this year favour this summer bonanza of ‘shooting stars’ because the Moon does not interfere. We can …
Friday, 24th July at 8:30 p.m., Ta’ Qali The Moon is usually the first object to which a newly acquired telescope is turned. Its surface exhibits a wealth of fascinating detail and no description can convey the excitement of observing it for the first time. In addition to the well-known …
Joint activity with Nature TrustSaturday 17th July 2004, 8.30pm Meeting place: Ghar Hasan car park Following the successful event of last year we plan another evening in company of the stars, planets and Cory’s Shearwaters. Members of our Society will be bringing their own telescopes for use by members of …
Activities in December will include the annual Christmas dinner and the Geminids meteor shower observation (13th – 14th December @ 8p.m – Ahrax tal Mellieha).
Monday, November 17, 2003, at 10:00 p.m., L-Ahrax tal-Mellieha. During this autumn, periodic comet Encke will be making a close approach to Earth when it should verge on naked-eye visibility. On this night the comet is expected to be still around 8th magnitude but it should be readily visible in …
Saturday, November 8, 2003, at 10:30 p.m., Ta’ Qali. An activity will be held at Ta’ Qali to observe the total eclipse of the Moon of Saturday/Sunday night November 8/9. The observing site is located just beyond the north end of the large parking area near the main entrance of …
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