Public Astronomy Events at Durlston
Talk plus observing using various telescopes and the Alan Jefferis Observatory dome telescope. £4 entry. Visitors are advised to check the homepage of this website before leaving to check the weather is suitable for us to to hold the event. There is plenty of parking at Durlston, so no need to book onto the event. Society members get free entry if they show their membership cards (either paper or on phone)
To get to Durlston: Proceed to Swanage town centre and follow the brown Leisure signs. Postcode for Sat Navs BH19 2JL. When you arrive, at the castle follow the road round to the right to the second car park for the Learning Centre.
Thursday 13th August 8:45pm – This is our annual Perseids night. Join us for the best chance to view the meteors. There will also be an Astronomy talk and refreshments and snacks are available. Most of the evening will be spent looking up, so bring a blanket to sit on or folding chairs to relax, sit back and view the sky! Note that it will not be getting dark until quite late, so please bear that in mind if you have young children
Saturday 12th September 8:45pm – Saturn, Deep Sky Objects and the Milky Way