Trinidad & Tobago Astronomical Society

A regular meeting of the Society will be held on Saturday 30 October at 6.45pm at the Sir Frank Stockdale Building, UWI, St Augustine.

COSMOLOGY GROUP

On Sunday 12 September the Cosmology Group met at the home of member Mark Mohamed. Member Leonard Baldwin spoke on Ancient Astronomy and occupation of earth by aliens, some of them regarded as gods. He gave details much to the interest of members present. As in past meetings hosted by the Mohameds, refreshments were served which included Sawine (courtesy Mrs Rahamut), in keeping with Eid ul Fitr celebrated just two days before.

MEETING OF AUGUST 28

At this meeting we continued observing the skies from the rooftop – naked eye, binocular and telescopic – which included Spica, planets Venus and Mars, Alberio (double), the tail of Scorpio (double and clusters), NGC6231 and other object of interest. Observations lasted about 1.5 hours.

REMINDER

Members are reminded that orders for 2011 Astronomical Calendar are now being accepted. The closing date for placing your order is 15 October 2010. The exact cost is not yet available but will be around the same price as 2010, i.e. ~TT$185.00.

Please place your orders by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or by phoning Rhetta Burgess 646-5120.