New Plymouth Astronomical Society

📢 Reminder for NPAS Members: Club Night tonight from 7.30pm!

This month: A guest speaker at the observatory

We hope to see you there! 💫

👀 Look up nice and early tonight!

The planets will start to set just before 7pm.

Take a moment to look at Jupiter and Venus tonight! 👀

From tomorrow night, they will start to look further apart.

Share any pics below ⬇️

Don't miss out on this! TONIGHT!

Thanks to Te Whatu / Stardome for this

📢 NPAS Members: Tonight is our first astrophotography group session at the observatory from 7.30pm. 📷

🌌 Have an interest in astrophotography but not a member?
If you’d like to come along and see what the group is about, send us a message and we’ll get in touch. All levels welcome.

Membership is just $50 per year, or $60 per year for families.

The June Night Sky in the Southern Hemisphere

Did you know we sell gift vouchers?

Perfect for anyone who loves the night sky!

These can be purchased on any public night.

Wednesday 20th May - Be sure to have a look at Venus, the Moon and Jupiter tonight before they set! 🌘

Venus sets 7.12pm, the Moon sets 8.21pm and Jupiter sets at 8.53pm

The Moon and Venus at the moment 🌙

Open tonight 7.30pm-9pm. The Moon and Venus will have both set by then, but we will be viewing:

✨ Jupiter
✨ Star clusters
✨ Nebula

Looks like a nice clear night for viewing 💫

Please note:
We don’t open the doors until 7.30pm ⏰
There will be telescopes outside so dress warm 🧤🧣