BAS Observer September 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017 23 The Moon At about 10.45 a.m. on Monday, 18th September, there will be a daytime occultation of Venus by the Moon. Unfortunately, the occultation will be located too close to the Sun for safe viewing, so it is strongly recommended that you do not try to observe this event due to the serious risk of permanent eye damage . Build your observing list Make sure you take a look at the great observation planning tool DSO-Browser before the New Moon period. This is a fantastic tool to help you build a list of objects you can try to find each month. Just a few clicks on https://dso-browser.com can generate a fantastic observing list of object types you are interested in. Click ‘Find Objects’. Select object types. Select constellation. Search. https://dso-browser.com Almost New Moon 18th September, 2017 About 10.45 a.m., Brisbane