[AstroNet] Fw: Soutpansberg Astronomy Club: Astronomy evening 24th Sept 2011

[Kos Coronaios]

Greetings everyone,

Join the Soutpansberg Astronomy Club in Louis Trichardt for an evening of stargazing on Saturday 24th September from sunset onwards.  Come and look at Venus and Saturn as the Sun disappears below the western horison.  Constellations on the ecliptic that will be visible are: Virgo (Virgin) setting in the west, Libra (Scales), Scorpius (Scorpion), Sagittarius (Archer), Capricornus (Sea Goat), Aquarius (Water Bearer), and Pisces (Fish), rising in the east.  Ophiuchus (Serpent Bearer) is close to the ecliptic and is also known as the Greek god of medicine.  He is portrayed as a figure holding a snake - which remains the symbol for western medicine.  Deepsky objects in these constellations will be looked at utilising binoculars (don't forget to bring yours) and two telescopes.  Another target for the evening will be comet C/2009 P1 (Garradd) which is currently around magnitude 8 and is visible in binoculars.  Further information and directions from Kos Coronaios on 079 148 4934 or by email at elephantcastle at lantic.net


Regards,

Kos

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