Now that Delamont Country Park is no longer available for observing as the gate is locked after dark, our Observing has been relocated to Clandeboye as follows…..
The IAA observing nights are run on an impromptu basis with a degree of flexibility to accommodate our variable weather. The first preference night is usually a Friday and will be chosen to coincide with a particular event – eg a meteor shower, first quarter Moon or moonless sky. An update will always be shown here and on our Facebook Group to indicate whether the session is going ahead. This is generally updated at 6pm on the Friday or Saturday evening concerned.
The sessions are designed to cater for all levels of capability and beginners of all ages are most welcome.
We will usually have one of the IAA’s 12″ or 16″ telescopes available for viewing of Deep Sky objects and members will bring a range of telescopes suited to viewing different objects.
We intend to try out some other observing sites this year including Cultra and Clandeboye – more details will be included in the Updates
Notes:
Wear warm clothing/footwear and bring something hot to eat/drink.