October 2008

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Sun

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Mars 5.0o N of Moon

Venus 4.8o N of Moon

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Mercury at inferior conjunction

World Space Week 4-10 October

SPECIAL EVENT
Public Star Party

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First Quarter

Jupiter 2.4o N of Moon

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Neptune 0.8o S of Moon

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Uranus 3.6o S of Moon

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Full moon

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Orionids meteor shower max

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Last Quarter

Uranus 1.8o S of Moon

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Mercury GE 18o W

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Saturn 4.5o N of Moon

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New Moon

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Mars 4.9o N of Moon

Monthly meeting

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GE = Greatest elongation

Special Event

October 4 - Public Star Party
We invite everyone to join us at Standalone Farm to observe the wonders of the night sky.

October's Meeting

Nial Tanvir

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.

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