Torbay Astronomical Society meeting
Thursday 21st April 2022 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Join the friendly members of Torbay Astronomical Society for this one of their regular monthly meetings in the Business and Enterprise Suite at Torbay Boys’ Grammar School.
The event includes a presentation by a guest speaker and a chance to catch up with local astronomers. Although no practical astronomy is offered during these particular events, it is a great opportunity to learn more about the group, their activities and their on-site observatory.
Please note that this has already taken place on 21/04/2022
Event organiser
Torbay Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Torbay Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: astrosecretary@gmail.com
Website: Torbay Astronomical Society
Twitter: @TorbayAstroSoc
Facebook: Torbay Astronomical Society
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Thu 21st Apr
Local light pollution
Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory
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