February 15th,
1963, Mooihoek Observatory, at 7.30 pm.
Observations.
March 29th, 1963,
Lamont-Hussey Observatory, at 8 pm.
With the kind and energetic assistance of Professor Holden, members viewed the
moon and Mars through the 27 inch refractor. Professor Holden gave a talk on
external galaxies, and this was followed by a general discussion. At the end
of the meeting Professor Holden expressed the desire that the local Centre should
pay further visits to the Lamont-Hussey Observatory. Mr. Walker then thanked
Professor Holden for the invitation and also for the interesting and instructive
evening.
April 26th, 1963,
Mooihoek Observatory, at 8 pm.
Observations.
May 25th, 1963,
Mooihoek Observatory, at 8 pm.
After some searching, Comet Alcock 1963b was identified. No tail was to be seen
with the 3½ inch refractor.
June 21st, 1963,
Mooihoek Observatory, at 8pm.
Appreciation to Mr. J.C.C. van Loggerenberg, who constructed the new room on
the west side of the observatory, as well as all the other improvements he carried
out. Observations.
July 24th, 1963,
Mooihoek Observatory, at 8pm.
5th Annual General Meeting. The Hon. Secretary read the Annual Report of the
Centre for the year 1962/63. Balance: R1,20½. The following office-holders
were elected:
Chairman Mr. G.N. Walker
Hon. Secretary & Treasurer Mr. N. Lincoln
Committee Dr. C.B. van Wyk, Mr. J.C. van Loggerenberg & Mr. P. Keuris
Centre's Representative on the Council Mr. N. Lincoln
August 23rd, 1963,
Mooihoek Observatory, at 8pm.
Observations.
September 20th,
1963, Lamont-Hussey Observatory, at 8 pm.
Professor Holden kindly allowed members to observe through the 27 inch refractor.
Unfortunately seeing conditions were very poor.
October 17th, 1963, Mooihoek Observatory, at 8pm.
Members had hoped to observe the eclipse by Saturn of Japetus (satellite VIII),
and also the transit across the disc of Jupiter of the shadow of Europa (satellite
II) and the emerge of this satellite from the face of the planet. They were
disappointed, as the sky, where not completely obscured by clouds, was very
hazy, and the hoped-for observations were not possible.
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