Meetups
We organize meetups as shared observing sessions: a clear sky objective, beginner-friendly orientation, and time for members to compare notes at the eyepiece. Each post on this page explains where we plan to meet, what we hope to observe, and what to bring for a comfortable evening.
Upcoming meetups
A calm, practical overview of our next gatherings. Bring curiosity, warm layers, and a red-light torch if you have one.
Oct 12
2026
Mon · 8:00 PM
Theme: locating Pegasus, Andromeda, and the Great Square as seasonal anchors for navigation.
Guidance: we begin with an unaided-eye orientation, then move to binocular-friendly targets once everyone is settled.
Oct 26
2026
Mon · 7:45 PM
Theme: observing crater contrast along the terminator and recording changing shadow lines.
Guidance: bring a notebook; we will compare quick sketches to improve observational precision over one hour.
Nov 09
2026
Mon · 7:30 PM
Theme: identifying Messier targets with star-hopping steps from easy naked-eye reference stars.
Guidance: newcomers are paired with returning members to practice finder-scope alignment and patient scanning.
Nov 23
2026
Mon · 7:15 PM
Theme: sharing what we each noticed this month, from meteor counts to first-time constellation finds.
Guidance: bring one observation note to discuss; short reflections help everyone build confidence and consistency.
Community notices
Short practical updates on sky conditions, reminders, and guide changes.
Waxing crescent will sit low in the west after sunset; best viewing window is 19:35–20:05.
Forecast shows fair transparency after 21:30; expect high humidity and pack dew control if possible.
Thursday field meetup begins at 19:45 on Riverside Lawn; setup check-in opens 15 minutes earlier.
A new beginner guide on Orion orientation was added to Guides.
Please use red-light only mode at shared stations and keep the first 20 minutes of setup conversation-light.
