Star-gazers have their fingers crossed for a good view of some heavenly bodies at the National Botanic Garden on Friday February 17.
Organisers from Swansea Astronomical Society are praying for clear skies because, as this is a moonless night, it is the ideal opportunity to see Jupiter and its moons.
They are also going to have their telescopes trained on lovely Venus, dashing red Mars, the Orion Nebula and a host of other deep-sky objects.
SAS member Colin Miles said: “If you have been inspired by Brian Cox and the BBC TV programme Stargazing Live – maybe you’ve even bought a telescope or are thinking of buying one – come along, bring your telescope, if you are having problems, and talk to the experts.”
In addition to the telescope clinics, SAS member Brian Spinks will give a talk entitled ‘Sunspots and the Weather’ (at 7.15pm) and Brian Stokes’ talk is at 8.15pm and called ‘The Wonders of the World and Universe – Part Two’.
There will be cawl and coffee (and more!) on sale in our licensed restaurant to keep out the chill. The Star Party is on from 6.30pm-9.30pm and entrance is £3 per person with under-16s are free.
For more info, call 01558 667149 or email [email protected] For details of this and other Garden events, visit www.gardenofwales.org.uk
