Iridium 55 , Dondardagaand om 18:50

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Die afgelope twee aande was daar lekker helder Iridum flitse oor Bloemfontein. Hierdie een was volgens Heavens Above so -5 Magnitude. Omtrent soos `n ontploffing gelyk. Woensdagaand (sonder my kamera) was -8 magnitude. Die voorspelling vir vanaand (Vrydagaand) se flitsende Iridium-satelliet is net -1. Wees op die uitkyk.  

Let op die ligbesoedeling van die stad onder op die foto. Die Suiderkruis (onder)  is ook duidelik sigbaar op die foto.  

Groete

Hannes Pieterse

SCOPEX 2010 - 17 April

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 The Event Schedule

Interested in Astronomy, sky-gazing, astro-photography, buying/building a telescope? Visit the astronomy event of the year...

When: 17 April 2010
Time: 9am to 9pm (Star Party from 5 pm)
Where: Johannesburg - National Military History Museum (aka War Museum, next to the Zoo)
Museum Entrance Fee: R22 adults, R11 senior citizens and children up to 18

What to expect on the day

* Large variety of quality telescopes, accessories & books
* Exhibitions of self-made telescope, AstroPhotos
* Telescope making demonstrations
* Science Shows
* Telescope auction
* Rocket displays and engine run
* Camera obscura
* Presentations & lectures
* Star Party from 5 pm: tour the night sky through a telescope - Bring a picnic and join us!

• The Event Schedule which will be periodically updated with details of scheduled activities, including lectures, science shows