Next Meeting is on 19th December 2019 although note that this could change to 12th to avoid being too close to christmas

Regular Meetings

When: Normally on a Thursday around New Moon, but check back for the confirmed date as it does vary
Time: 20:00
Place: Prince of Wales pub, West End Village, Esher

Agenda:
General chat and catch up
Discussion of any questions which are asked, or helping out new starters with scope problems
Observing if it's a clear night
Dates for future meetings (Subject to change)

  • 7th February 2019 - New Moon is on 4th​
    • Good meeting in the pub because it was cloudy
  • 7th March 2019 - New Moon is on 6th
    • ​Another pub bound meeting but great attendance
  • 4th April 2019 - New Moon is on 5th
    • ​Cloudy yet again, great turnout again
  • 9th May 2019 - New Moon is on 4th, will be 25% illuminated and sets after midnight
    • ​Another cloudy one, but some good chats!
  • 6th June 2019 - New Moon is on 3rd but no astronomical darkness. Moon will be 14% illuminated and at 36 degrees altitude at 8pm, worth an earlier start
    • Possible Solar observing on the green earlier in the evening; 6pm anyone?
    • Good turnout last night, seven of us with four scopes and one radio astronomy setup
  • 4th July 2019 - New Moon is on 2nd, again no astronomical darkness
    • Great meeting, observing Jupiter and Saturn on the green until late
  • 29th August 2019 - New Moon on 1st, return of astronomical darkness
    • ​Meeting cancelled due to holidays
  • 26th September 2019 - New Moon on 28th
    • Good turnout, seven of us there with three scopes, some large binos and a DSLR
  • 17th October 2019 - New Moon on 28th
    • Good meet, got out on the green despite poor forecast
  • 21st November 2019 - New Moon on 26th
    • ​Excellent meeting. Cloudy outside, but four new attendees and a large scope set up in the pub! Eight of us in all.
  • 19th December 2019 - Around last Quarter

Rules

1. Respect people and their equipment
2. Do not touch other peoples' equipment without their permission
3. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
4. No excessive consumption of alcohol
5. No lasers
6. A minimum of 3 people should attend each observation