March 2008

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Sun

 

 

 

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Jupiter 3.6o N of Moon

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Mercury GE 27o W

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Mercury 0.1o N of Moon
Venus 0.3o S of Moon
Neptune 0.1o N of Moon

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New Moon Uranus 2.6o S of Moon

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Uranus at conjunction

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First Quarter

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Mars 1.6o S of Moon

SPECIAL EVENT
Public Star Party

See below

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Saturn 2.4o N of Moon

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Vernal equinox

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Full Moon

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Mercury 1o S of Venus

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Monthly Meeting

Carolin Crawford

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Last Quarter

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Jupiter 3.1o N of Moon

 

 

 

 

 

 

GE = Greatest elongation

Special Event

March 15 - Public Star Party
We invite everyone to join us at Standalone Farm to observe the wonders of the night sky.
This event is specially timed to allow views of the craters and mountains of the Moon.
Mars and Saturn will also be visible.
Details can be found here.

March's Meeting

Carolin Crawford
"The Beauty and Science of Nebulae"

Download the March copy of the Observers' Diary (3.3Mb)

Meetings are held at Plinston Hall, off the Broadway in the centre of Letchworth and are open to everyone.

The Hall is open from 7:30 and meetings begin prompt at 7:45. Refreshments are provided.

Observing sesions are held at the society observatory for members and their guests.

Public star parties are open to all.  See the main events page for dates.

Other Months : Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec

Events for 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004