A mission to Mercury called BepiColombo is due to launch in October. Professor Dave Rothery of the Open University will tell us all about it at our July meeting.
Our observing sections
Whatever your interests, we’ve a section to suit you. Get expert advice and send in your own observations.
Our weekend courses
Click here to find out about this year’s Preston Montford Weekend Course, 30 November – 2 December 2018, on Seeing Stars About the courses The SPA runs an annual weekend course where members can observe and learn together. It combines aRead more
The sky this month
Here is a map of the sky as it will appear from the latitude of London (51° 50′) in mid June, 2018, at 22h UT (GMT).
How to get started in stargazing
Learning the sky might seem tricky at first. There are so many stars, and unlike visiting a new town or city, the stars keep on moving around!
Choosing a telescope
If you’re interested in astronomy, it stands to reason that you need a telescope, and the bigger the better.