BAS Observer March 2018

MARCH 2018 3 CONTENTS MARCH 2018     www.bas.asn.au CLUB ACTIVITIES  4 By Peter Allison, BAS President MALENY – JANUARY & FEBRUARY 55 OBSERVING EVENINGS  6 MARCH–APRIL EVENTS  9 FABULOUS IMAGE OF OMEGA CENTAURI  9 From Phil Trezise TEACH YOURSELF ASTRONOMY  10 By Peter Allison DID LIFE BEGIN IN SPACE?  11 THE SKY IN MARCH  12 By Peter Allison SPACE ROCKS UNIQUE  16 By Eido AP EQUIPMENT FOR SALE   16 BAS INFORMATION  17 ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP  20 10 APRIL GENERAL MEETING Friday, 27th April, 7.30 p.m., at Newmarket Bowls Club, 212 Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove. Visitors and all prospective members welcome. Light refreshments provided. The meeting will commence at 7.30 p.m. with the well-intentioned aim of finishing by about 9 .30 p.m. 6 NEWMEMBERS A big welcome to Phillip Castell (and family: Michelle, Riley and Kurtis), Terry Clarke , Nathan Hancock , Sherryn Hancock , Michelle Hinckfuss , Jacol Ivers , Colin Navin , John Normyle , Grant Salmond , Amber Tilly and Phil Trezise . We do hope that you enjoy being members of the Brisbane Astronomical Society and are able to participate in our many social and astronomical activities. May your journey in exploring and learning about the stars, planets and space be an enjoyable one.