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Astronomical Objects of Interest

What's up in September?
Posted Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Planets: Jupiter will be rising between Taurus and Pegasus at ~10pm.

Constellations: See star chart below (9pm Vancouver). Click on chart for printer friendly version.

Note: All information is relative to Vancouver observing. If you are not in Vancouver, or want more info you can check heavens-above.com for observables at your location.

Observing Conditions


How to read the chart: Dark blue is good, white is bad. Click on chart for more information.

Club Facilities

The Astronomy Club previously maintained a 12-inch Cassegrain telescope atop the Geophysics & Astronomy building (2219 Main Mall). However due to the demolition of this building, the telescope and dome have been removed by UBC and put into storage.

Location of telescope: Storage
Latitude: 49° 15+-1' N
Longitude: 123° 15+-1' W

The Astronomy Club owns several smaller telescopes, including two 3-inch Star Watcher refractors. Club members may sign these out by contacting any executive member.

A view into our 12-inch telescope

Background image credit:

NASA and STScI (downloads available at hubblesite.org)