Next meeting:
7th March 2019, 8pm
If you would like to attend the meeting, do drop me an email at wag_chair@aol.co.uk and come along , we will be happy to introduce you to the hobby and help you with any questions about either buying or using a scope. Experienced astronomers also welcomed of course!
Next dark sky trip:
1st or 2nd March 2019, 8pm
Visit the Dark Sky Trip page for more information, but we put these dates in the diary as targets to get away somewhere dark, and then make a decision on the day as to whether to go or not, dependent on the forecast of course!!
7th March 2019, 8pm
If you would like to attend the meeting, do drop me an email at wag_chair@aol.co.uk and come along , we will be happy to introduce you to the hobby and help you with any questions about either buying or using a scope. Experienced astronomers also welcomed of course!
Next dark sky trip:
1st or 2nd March 2019, 8pm
Visit the Dark Sky Trip page for more information, but we put these dates in the diary as targets to get away somewhere dark, and then make a decision on the day as to whether to go or not, dependent on the forecast of course!!
CPRE Star Count 2019
Please do take part in this survey which runs from 2nd to 23rd February 2019
Count how many stars you can see within the box below and submit the results here
Share using #StarCount2019 @CPRE @BritAstro
Please do take part in this survey which runs from 2nd to 23rd February 2019
Count how many stars you can see within the box below and submit the results here
Share using #StarCount2019 @CPRE @BritAstro
WELCOME TO THE WALTON ASTRONOMY GROUP
Image by Bryon Tuck-Martin
WAG members range from absolute beginners to established astronomers with many years experience in Astronomy and Astrophotography. We are an informal and friendly bunch, who enjoy welcoming new starters to the hobby. We can help you with any problems you may have setting up your new scope for instance.
Regular meet-ups take place at the Prince of Wales pub in West End Village, Esher generally on a Thursday, aiming for New Moon but watch this page for the confirmed date as we do change based upon other commitments or events.
The Green in West End Village, Esher has skies measuring around 19.2*, which means that stars down to around magnitude 5 are visible with the naked eye. Whilst not a dark sky, it is still possible to enjoy some worthwhile astronomy from the site, with the benefit of being still accessible from London.
Ad hoc observing is arranged subject to weather conditions.
Look out for our next meeting in the Observing and Events section or join us on Facebook to get updates from us.
Regular meet-ups take place at the Prince of Wales pub in West End Village, Esher generally on a Thursday, aiming for New Moon but watch this page for the confirmed date as we do change based upon other commitments or events.
The Green in West End Village, Esher has skies measuring around 19.2*, which means that stars down to around magnitude 5 are visible with the naked eye. Whilst not a dark sky, it is still possible to enjoy some worthwhile astronomy from the site, with the benefit of being still accessible from London.
Ad hoc observing is arranged subject to weather conditions.
Look out for our next meeting in the Observing and Events section or join us on Facebook to get updates from us.
*Magnitudes per square arc-second
