The 2012 Geminid meteor shower will peak on the nights of December 13/14 and 14/15
In 2012, the new moon falls on December 13, guaranteeing dark nights for this year’s Geminid meteor shower. It doesn’t get much better than this for watching a major meteor shower!
Ten tips for watching the Geminid meteor shower Earthsky.org link below
http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essential ... eor-shower
West Kintyre Stargazers Xmas Event 16th December The Putechan at 5pm
A presentation by Chris O'Kane on ancient Egyptian astronomy titled "The Pharaoh, the Stars and a God called Horakhti"
Festive Buffet and Mulled wine
Go to www.westkintyrestargazers.weebly.com to book your place


