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How to photograph the #TransitOfMercury: skyatnightmagazine.c… pic.twitter.com/ewPW…

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The #MercuryTransit is approaching! Hopefully the weather holds out. If it does, here's how you can see it: skyatnightmagazine.c… pic.twitter.com/a1gQ…

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Boffins hand in their homework on Voyager 2's first readings from beyond Solar System reg.cx/2X2c

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One week from today, Mercury will cross in front of the Sun (or "transit"). It's the last time to catch a Mercury transit from the U.S. till 2049! See how and when you can safely watch this rare event. More info and images at go.nasa.gov/34hp376 pic.twitter.com/b6Eh…

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We've updated our #astronomy equipment review page! If you're searching for a new bit of kit, take a look: skyatnightmagazine.c… pic.twitter.com/IgLe…

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Next Meeting

  • Sanjeev Gupta
    • Results from the Curiosity Rover
    • St Francis of Assisi Church Hall
    • 19:30 - 22:00
    • Wed 27th Nov 2019

Next Observing

  • Thu 21st Nov 2019
    • 20:00 - 23:00
    • Observing Evening
    • Otford Village Memorial Hall
  • Thu 19th Dec 2019
    • 20:00 - 23:00
    • Observing Evening
    • Otford Village Memorial Hall

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