| Members of the public are welcome. Come and see the wonders of the Universe through our telescopes and talk to knowledgeable astronomers. It's a whole new experience just waiting for you to explore! | ![]() |
GMT = Greenwich mean Time (clocks go back)
BST = British Summer Time (clocks go forward)
| Date | Day | Time | Venue | Status |
| 6th or 7th June | Friday or Saturday | 21:30 BST | Fri - Duffryn Gardens Sat - Castle Heights Golf Course | Due to unforeseen circumstances this weekend`s sessions are cancelled. |
| 20th or 21st June | Friday or Saturday | 22:00 BST | Castle Heights Golf Course | Tonight`s meeting,Sat. is cancelled due to overcast conditions.Bob. |
| 4th or 5th July | Friday or Saturday | 22:00 BST | Fri - Duffryn Gardens Sat - Castle Heights Golf Course | Tonights meeting at Dyffryn Gardens is cancelled.We will try again tomorrow night at Castle Heights.Phone an hour before for confirmation. |
| 18th or 19th July | Friday or Saturday | 21:30 BST | Castle Heights Golf Course | Tonight`s (Saturday) observing session session is ON. See you there at 21:30. |
| 1st or 2nd August | Friday or Saturday | 21:00 BST | Fri - Duffryn Gardens Sat - Castle Heights Golf Course | Hoping for clear skies, call 07817 723883 about an hour before session for confirmation. |
| 22nd or 23rd August | Friday or Saturday | 20:30 BST | Castle Heights Golf Course | Hoping for clear skies, call 07817 723883 about an hour before session for confirmation. |
| 5th or 6th September | Friday or Saturday | 20:00 BST | Castle Heights Golf Course | Hoping for clear skies, call 07817 723883 about an hour before session for confirmation. |
| 19th or 20th September | Friday or Saturday | 20:00 BST | Duffryn Gardens | Hoping for clear skies, call 07817 723883 about an hour before session for confirmation. |
IMPORTANT:
| (1) | Dim your car lights when approaching the observing site and help preserve dark adaption of the observers' eyes. |
| (2) | Do not smoke near the telescope, smoke particles damage the optics. |
| (3) | Be sure to bring additional warm clothing, it can feel cold in the open at night even in the Summer. |
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Next Observers Club Meeting |
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| Date | Day | Time | Venue |
| 25th July | Friday | 20:00 - 22:00+ BST | Castle Heights Golf CourseIn the event that the Golf club is closed the meeting will be held at the Black Cock Inn instead (The Black Cock Inn is a few hundred yards along the road in the Caerphilly direction). |
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