Harry Bayley Observatory

Skywatchers,

We are so pleased to be launching a monthly series aimed at letting you know what is going on in our skies. We have to thank all of our volunteers for bringing their skills and time to this effort. We hope you enjoy our first installation of "Look Up Barbados" presented by The Barbados Astronomical Society!

Look Up Barbados - June 2026 Edition Astronomy news from the Harry Bayley Observatory in Barbados.

Skywatchers,

We are expecting the rain to make things challenging for us this evening the 5th June. We are going to have to reschedule "Colours of the Sky". See you next week!!!

Skywatchers, ✨🌌

We’re kicking off June with a little pep in our step!! Watch this space!! This week join us as we explore from rainbows to aurora as we take a deep dive into the “Colours Of The Skies”!!

Celestial Showpieces You’ll Enjoy

Laser-guided sky tour
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Sombrero Galaxy
- NGC 5139 - Omega Centauri

You’ll leave here with memories for a lifetime and a new appreciation for the skies above!! We look forward to seeing you!!

Event details
📅 Friday 5th June 2026
🕖 7:00 pm – Feature Presentation
🕖 7:45–10:00 pm – Sky Tour & Stargazing
📍 Harry Bayley Observatory, Observatory Road, Clapham, St. Michael
🎟️ Donation: $25 Adults | $10 Kids
💻 Zoom Access (Presentation Only): $15 Visit www.hbo.bb for tickets (online only)
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Skywatchers,

It is raining on our parade. We will unfortunately have to cancel this evenings plans but we look forward to seeing you next week!!!!! Keep looking up!

🌙 Skywatching Moonlovers, unite — it’s your time to shine! ✨

Join us this week for “Shadows and Shine: Exploring the Lunar Surface” — a fascinating journey across our closest celestial neighbour. 🌕🔭
The Moon will be out and putting on a show, and as always, it’s a crowd favourite! But that’s not all we have planned for you… 🌌⭐

Celestial Showpieces You’ll Enjoy

Laser-guided sky tour
- The Moon
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Mizar and Alcor
- NGC 5139 - Omega Centauri

A great night for those for the young and young at heart!! Don’t miss it — we look forward to seeing you there! 🚀🌙

Event details
📅 Friday 29th May 2026
🕖 7:00 pm – Feature Presentation
🕖 7:45–10:00 pm – Sky Tour & Stargazing
📍 Harry Bayley Observatory, Observatory Road, Clapham, St. Michael
🎟️ Donation: $25 Adults | $10 Kids
💻 Zoom Access (Presentation Only): $15 Visit www.hbo.bb for tickets (online only)
Follow us for weather updates 🌤️ and ticket info 🎫
FB: Harry Bayley Observatory | IG: | 🌐 www.hbo.bb

Sky Today: May 26
Lunar crater Endymion normally sits close to the northeastern limb. Tonight, libration has brought it into clearer view.

Image credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

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