Namibia Scientific Society

25/08/2026

Lunar Eclipse on 28 August 2026.
Namibia can observe a Lunar Eclipse in the early morning hours on 28.August 2026. The moon will enter the penumbra at 03:25. In this outer part of the Earth's shadow, an observer on the Moon would see the Earth partially obscuring the Sun's disk, but not completely covering it. As a result the Moon's brightness will begin to dim, as it is less strongly illuminated by the Sun, but it remains illuminated. The the main shadow (umbra) will start to move over the moon about an hour later at 04:35. Maximum eclipse will occur at 06:14, when 93% of the Moon's disk will lie in the shadow of the earth. The moon will be out of the umbra at 7:53 and completely uncovered at 9:02 in the morning.

17/08/2026

Join presenter, Andrew Fordred, for the sixth and final talk in our Cyber Security Series as he follows the journey of a cyber attack, from the initial breach to the dark web.

Through practical examples and a live dark web demonstration, Andrew will explore how attackers exploit weak passwords and human error, what happens to stolen credentials, and how you can reduce your exposure to these threats.

Event details:
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Namibia Scientific Society, Windhoek
Also available via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8023841980

⚠️ Audience Advisory: This session includes demonstrations and discussions relating to the dark web, cybercrime, data breaches, credential theft and ransomware, and is intended for a mature audience.

Please note: The opinions expressed during presentations, films or events are not necessarily endorsed by the Society.

13/08/2026

A reminder to our members that the Namibia Scientific Society Annual General Meeting will take place next week.

Event details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Venue: Namibia Scientific Society
Also available via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8023841980

RSVP is essential for administrative purposes via email: [email protected] or phone: 061 225 372

07/08/2026

Join us for the Southern Star Party 2026 at Rock Lodge from 11–13 September 2026!

Look forward to a weekend under Namibia’s night skies, with telescope stargazing, solar observations, astronomy talks, astrophotography, laser-guided stargazing and more. Choose between the full weekend, a Saturday overnight stay, or a day/evening visit.

📅 Date: 11–13 September 2026
📍 Venue: Rock Lodge, Okahandja District

View the full programme & find the Booking form on our webiste: https://www.namscience.com/events

To reserve your place, please download and complete the booking form, then return it to [email protected]

Spaces are limited and bookings are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

31/07/2026

DIE FRÜHAUFSTEHER | Wie entstanden Namibias Nationalparks und touristische Einrichtungen? Darüber spricht Brigitte Weidlich um 8.20 Uhr. Im Mittelpunkt steht das neue Buch Conservation and Tourism: The Early Days, herausgegeben von Peter Bridgeford. Das Werk beleuchtet die Anfänge des Naturschutzes und Tourismus in Namibia und erzählt die Geschichten der Pioniere, die unter oft schwierigen Bedingungen Schutzgebiete, Nationalparks und Touristenanlagen im ganzen Land aufgebaut haben.

Zum Nachhören: https://iono.fm/e/1702432

30/07/2026

A reminder of our upcoming Annual General Meeting on the 20th of August 2026. Please remember to RSVP to [email protected] or via telephone: 061 225 372.

Further details will be provided in our members' email and on our website: https://www.namscience.com/events

29/07/2026

There’s plenty happening in the skies this August! Look out for the Perseid Meteor Shower, peaking around 13 August, and set an early alarm for 28 August, when a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Namibia before the Moon sets. Venus shines brightly in the evening sky, while Mars and Saturn make their appearances in the early hours. Plus, meet Lyra, our Constellation of the Month, home to brilliant Vega and the famous Ring Nebula.

View the Astro News August 2026 to find out more: https://www.namscience.com/article/astro-news-august-2026

Clear skies and happy star gazing!

28/07/2026

Join the Public talk in person or via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8023841980

Sea Turtles in Namibia: Research & Conservation

This illustrated public lecture explores the first systematic study of sea turtles at the Kunene River mouth, where researchers documented over 2,100 turtle sightings, confirmed the first recorded mating events, and launched Namibia's first-ever satellite tracking of sea turtles. Learn why this unique stretch of coastline could be far more important for sea turtle conservation than previously thought, and hear about plans for future research along the entire Namibian coast.

Event details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Namibia Scientific Society, Windhoek

This event will also be streamed via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8023841980