South Canterbury Astronomers Group

We cater for  people interested in all aspects of Astronomy,  with  a wide range of ages and a wide range of abilities and interests. The group was founded in 2009.

S.C.A.G is a  Astronomers group, for beginners and experienced people, we have a monthly meeting with varied topics, and at least one observing session once a month.
Membership comes from a diverse range of age groups and occupations, with emphasis being on the enjoyment of looking at the cosmos. We aim to get people actively involved with learning and taking part in astronomy through a fun, social and enthusiastic atmosphere. We encourage the attendance of activities and monthly star parties, and with the help of members we sometimes hold public events.
We are a helpful and friendly crowd, and we welcome all who are interested in astronomy.

Visitors welcome.

Monthly meeting - April 27th:   14 Butler St Timaru, start time 7-15PM.

Programme includes:   "Mars" discussion groups, whats in the night sky.

Images from recent Global Astronomy events.

Global Astronomy Month April 2012 – Events for South Canterbury 

April 2012 will again be a busy month for amateur and professional astronomers, educators and astronomy enthusiasts as Global Astronomy Month (GAM) returns for its third edition. The annual event, organized by Astronomers Without Borders, celebrates the Universe and brings the night sky to the public where ever they maybe.

FREE PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS USING TELESCOPES TO OBSERVE THE NIGHT SKY AND OUR SUN.

South Canterbury Astronomers Group will be hosting the following events in the Geraldine & Timaru area:

April 28th        Global Star party, free observing of the night sky  with a range of telescopes,
 from 7PM  Mountainview High School Pages road Timaru.
Your chance to view, Planets, Nebula, Galaxies, Binary stars and more.

Visitors welcome.

Global Astronomy Month 2012  Free Public activity details are on the Global Astronomy Page.

 

Explore our Galaxy (The Milky Way) like never before

click the image above to explore the Milky Way in fantastic detail from your computer screen.

The Photopic Sky Survey is a 5,000 megapixel photograph of the entire night sky stitched together from 37,440 exposures. Large in size and scope, it portrays a world far beyond the one beneath our feet and reveals our familiar Milky Way with unfamiliar clarity. When we look upon this image, we are in fact peering back in time, as much of the light—having traveled such vast distances—predates civilization itself.

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