Meetings & Events in October
7pm Saturday October 13, at the Clubrooms
The Local Group – The Andromeda Chain
Our Milky Way Galaxy is part of a cluster of more than 50 galaxies called the Local Group. The cluster includes M31, the Great Galaxy in Andromeda, and M33, the spiral galaxy in Triangulum. These, along with many other Local Group members, are visible in a spring evening sky. In this presentation we explore the nature and evolution of the Local Group and, weather permitting, track them down in the observatory telescopes.
The Local Group – The Andromeda Chain
Our Milky Way Galaxy is part of a cluster of more than 50 galaxies called the Local Group. The cluster includes M31, the Great Galaxy in Andromeda, and M33, the spiral galaxy in Triangulum. These, along with many other Local Group members, are visible in a spring evening sky. In this presentation we explore the nature and evolution of the Local Group and, weather permitting, track them down in the observatory telescopes.
Astronomy Centre
Work is progressing on the Solar System section of our Astronomy Centre. Richard Hall is developing the displays and working with Kathryn Truscott on the orrery. Dennis Johnston has been working on the new wall section and decorating the room. However, Dennis will be out of action for a while as he has now gone into hospital for a hip replacement. Get well soon Dennis. None the less, we hope to have this section of the display area complete before Christmas.
Work is progressing on the Solar System section of our Astronomy Centre. Richard Hall is developing the displays and working with Kathryn Truscott on the orrery. Dennis Johnston has been working on the new wall section and decorating the room. However, Dennis will be out of action for a while as he has now gone into hospital for a hip replacement. Get well soon Dennis. None the less, we hope to have this section of the display area complete before Christmas.
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