BAS Observer September 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017 3 CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2017     www.bas.asn.au CLUB ACTIVITIES  4 By Peter Allison, BAS President SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER EVENTS  5 MALENY GOLF CLUB – PUBLIC TELESCOPE NIGHT  6 By Peter Allison NASA CELEBRATES 40 YEARSOF VOYAGER 1  9 MY LUCKY SIR  9 By Eido AP 2017 QUEENSLAND ASTROFEST  10 By Peter Allison THE SKY IN SEPTEMBER  20 By Peter Allison EQUIPMENT FOR SALE  24 BAS INFORMATION  25 BRIGHTEST SOLAR FLARE IN OVER A DECADE  28 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday, 8th September, 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. Please note that selected meetings (dates will be announced as Facebook Events on the BAS Facebook page and in the Events calendar of the BAS website) will start with an hour-long telescope beginner’s tutorial session commencing at 6.00 p.m. on the bowling green. Bring your telescope along and BAS will assist you in learning how to use it. NEWMEMBERS A big welcome to Craig Adams (and family: Rebecca, Samuel, Alexander and Emily), John Bernal , Doug Edwards (and family: Amanda Jackson), Selena Hobbs (and family: Richard Stockwell), Sibi Kurian (and family: Daniel and Brenda), Mal Rixon , Craig Lawson , Nev Littler , David Nance , John Pitts , Damien Rose and Cliff Watson . 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. 10