Public Stargazing with Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society
Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm
J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory
Lee Brook Lane, Wentworth, South Yorkshire, S62 7SH
Join the friendly astronomers from the Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society for this public open evening of their fantastic observatory.
These events can accommodate up to twenty people, therefore booking in advance is required.
Doors open at 7.45 pm for 8.00 pm start. The evening should conclude at about 10.00 pm.
In the event of a cloudy sky, the session will include a planetarium show in the dome.
Event organiser
Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society
Twitter: @MSAstro
Facebook: Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society
Event booking
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Fri 11th Oct
Local light pollution
J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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