| Open Nights |
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Our Open Nights for 2010 are:
Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex |
Our first Astronomy Open Night of 2010 on Saturday 20th February was a success with about 200 people attending.
Despite some cloud there were clear spells and those attending were able to see a range of objects through the telescopes.
The main field was very busy with the longest queues at the two big scopes.
Our second Open Night on 20thMarch 2010 had high winds, low cloud and rain. Added to the mix was a smoke plume covering half the sky form a nearby refinery that had not light its cat cracker properly.
A few optimistic visitors turned up, but apart from one or two very brief glimpses of the Moon, we called time early as the weather was not set to improved and indeed didn't.
Come and see the wonders of the night sky at our next Open Night on 16th October 2010 - 7.00pm to 9.00pm (weather permitting!)
ADMISSION FREE!
If you came to previous Open Nights when we are lucky to have CLEAR SKIES, then you will know that these nights can be great fun and very enjoyable!
Donations: The Open Nights are free. However, if you would like to make a donation, any monies raised go towards the Country Park, and CPAC funds, to enhance future events.
| A Special Note about the Weather: |
| We all hope that we will be gifted with totally clear skies, but unfortunately, we cannot control nor are we responsible for the weather! |
| None of our telescopes are able to see through clouds. It will certainly be advisable to take a look at the sky before attending the Open Night to avoid disappointment. |
| If there are any clear patches in the clouds, then we will be observing what we can |
The Open Night is organised by the Southend Planetarium, the Castle Point Astronomy Club and Hadleigh Castle Country Park.
For further information about the Open night or the Castle Point Astronomy Club, please contact us.