The Astronomical Society of Malta
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 …
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.
German Maltese Circle VallettaFriday, 30th January 2004 at 18:30. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Astronomical Society will convene on Friday, 30 th January 2004 at 18:30 at the German Maltese Circle (St. Christopher Street Valletta) with the following Agenda: Reading of minutes of last AGM Presidential report Administrative …
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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