From the Rainbow’s end to Armageddon, our relationship with Messier 31.

Mark Holmes will describe just how long our relationship with M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy) has been and, hopefully, how long it will last. He will also outline the key role that M31 has played in the development of our understanding of our place in the Universe.

Refurbishment and Upgrade of HLCO

After standing for 10 years, the wooden elements of the observatory (the fence and warm room) have been showing signs of their age. Taking advantage of the summer break, significant refurbishments and technical upgrades have been achieved and we are now ready for the autumn season. Terry Griffiths and Chris Digata will describe the progress that has been made and show some impressive images taken with our upgraded equipment. We will also outline further upgrades that we hope to complete next year.