My Holiday

[Sallyvardon]

I'm going to Malta soon with just my binoculars (and the family of course).
Any suggestions as to what to look out for?

[ This Message was edited by: sallyvardon on 2004-10-19 13:22 ]

[spendrey]

Maltesers!

[spendrey]

seriously though, the astronomical society of Malta might be able to help...

http://www.maltastro.org/

[spendrey]

Their email address is: info@maltastro.org

[Ian]

I'd be inclined to look at the southern horizon. You'll get better views of what is low on the horizon here and stand a chance of seeing things not visible at all from here.

you could take a look at Sky and Telescope. Malta's latitude is about 35 deg, and S+T have a sky view at 40 so will be more accurate than a UK map.

If possible, I'd go to the southern tip and observe over the Med, should be much reduced light polution that way.

[Sallyvardon]

Thanks to all who replied. Had a fantastic time. Saw the Persieds meteor shower over about 3 nights and Scorpius and Sagittarius were spectacular.Managed also to see Capricornus, but failed to find Neptune amongst it!