Friday 16 April 2010

Iridium 55 , Dondardagaand om 18:50

Kliek op die foto om te vergroot.


Die afgelope twee aande was daar lekker helder Iridum flitse oor Bloemfontein. Hierdie een was volgens Heavens Above so -5 Magnitude. Omtrent soos `n ontploffing gelyk. Woensdagaand (sonder my kamera) was -8 magnitude. Die voorspelling vir vanaand (Vrydagaand) se flitsende Iridium-satelliet is net -1. Wees op die uitkyk.  

Let op die ligbesoedeling van die stad onder op die foto. Die Suiderkruis (onder)  is ook duidelik sigbaar op die foto.  

Groete
Hannes Pieterse

Monday 12 April 2010

SCOPEX 2010 - 17 April





Interested in Astronomy, sky-gazing, astro-photography, buying/building a telescope? Visit the astronomy event of the year...
When: 17 April 2010
Time
:
9am to 9pm (Star Party from 5 pm)
Where
:
Johannesburg - National Military History Museum (aka War Museum, next to the Zoo)
Museum Entrance Fee:
R22 adults, R11 senior citizens and children up to 18

What to expect on the day

* Large variety of quality telescopes, accessories & books
* Exhibitions of self-made telescope, AstroPhotos
* Telescope making demonstrations
* Science Shows
* Telescope auction
* Rocket displays and engine run
* Camera obscura
* Presentations & lectures
* Star Party from 5 pm: tour the night sky through a telescope - Bring a picnic and join us!


  • The Event Schedule which will be periodically updated with details of scheduled activities, including lectures, science shows