Launch of a new Flash-based website
by 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)
Total Eclipse of the Moon
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 …
ASTRO BBQ!
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 …
OBSERVING SESSION: THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
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 …
Observing Session – The MOON
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 …
Night Sky & Nature Observation
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 …
Venus Transit June 2004
For more detailed information on the Venus transit and the VT-2004 project click here. Some photos from the public event held at the Barrakka ta’ Fuq, Valletta.