18th SSP, 19-24 February 2020
Forms
- Accommodation information – Autumn 2020 SSP (February) (PDF)
- Registration form – Autumn 2020 SSP (February) (PDF)
- Programme for the Autumn 2020 SSP (February) (PDF)
- The Leeuwenboschfontein Coffee Shop’s Menu (PDF)
- Rules and Regulations – Yes, I am afraid we do need them.
Maps
- Roadmap to Leeuwenboschfontein (PDF)
- Roadmap to Leeuwenboschfontein (JPG)
- Terrain map of Leeuwenboschfontein (PDF)
- Terrain map of Leeuwenboschfontein (JPG)
Useful Star Charts, Observing Aids & Advice
- Big 5 of the African Sky – The best of the best!
- ConCards – free star atlas
- Southern Star Wheel – free DIY planisphere
- Stargazing 101 from ASSA
- Discover (version 3)
- ASSA Top-100 Deep-sky Objects – challenge yourself with this list of the 100 best southern sky objects.
- How not to kill your hobby by buying the wrong telescope. An article in Sky & Telescope.
Activities at the February 2020 SSP
Friday Evening
- “Spacekaart (part 1)” A presentation in the Social Barn by Auke Slotegraaf. Selected objects to be observed during the SSP.
- “Astrophotography” A presentation in the Social Barn by Paul Grapendaal. Objects suggested for photographing during this SSP.
- What’s Up Tonight
- Own observing
Saturday
- Beginner’s discussions
- Talks by Prof Patrick Woudt, Prof Mattia Vaccari & Dr Lucia Marchetti
- Communal braai
- Group photo
- Chat Tables
- Prof Woudt
- Prof Vaccari & Dr Marchetti
- Cell phone apps
- Astrophotography
- Cleaning your optics
- T-shirt painting
- What’s Up Tonight
- “Spacekaart (part 2)” with Auke Slotegraaf
- Beginners Q&A
- Own observing