by Launch of a new website for the ASM
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 …
Lunar Occultation of Saturn
On 22nd May, 2007, we witnessed a lunar occultation of Saturn. This means that we could see the Moon coming in front of the planet Saturn. Then after some time, Saturn was seen to re-emerge again from behind the moon. Here are two images of this event.
Boat Trip
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 …
Partial Solar Eclipse 2006
A large crowd of both local people and tourists made it to Hagar Qim on the morning of the 29th of March to view the last partial solar eclipse visible from Malta for the following five years. Members of the Malta Astronomical Society set up telescopes with special solar filters …