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Johannesburg Centre,
Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
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Editorial As we move leisurely from the heat of summer into a (hopefully) somewhat cooler autumn, we have Orion nicely placed for viewing most of the evening and if you are into "all-nighters", you can catch Scorpio in the early hours of the morning. Both are stunning when viewed under good seeing conditions and are filled with interesting objects for you to attempt in your trusty telescope. Jupiter and Saturn are still good objects for your attention, as are all the nebulae floating around in and around the sword of Orion. Moving on to the morning views - how many of you know that Antares is a double star? I'm not sure what size 'scope you need to split them clearly, but I believe there is a significant difference in the sizes and brightness of the two components. Why not have a go and let the editor have a small ( half or quarter page ) article on your observations. Hobby-X is once again with us and Scope-X is not too far behind. Going on last year's experience, both of these "X"s are worth a visit - so try to make the time to pop along. Trevor Gould is seeking some intrepid explorers to accompany him on another search for meteorites way down under in the verlate vlaktes of the Kalahari. According to members who have joined one of these expeditions, they are hard work but enjoyable, and who knows, maybe this time a meteorite may well be discovered by one of you. Eben van Zyl has submitted another of his excellent "How did…" articles, this time letting us in on the measuring methods derived by Max Planck, and Brian Fraser supplies us with the heavenly happenings for March and April. Members - how about letting us ( the committee that is ) know what you'd like to have presented at the monthly meetings, or the kind of articles that you would like to see appearing in Canopus. These requirements should be of an Astronomical bent or at least something of a scientifically related nature. If it is in our power to do so - we will try to meet your request(s). The Editor - chris@penberthy.co.za |
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