PUPILS braved the late-night cold and turned their eyes to the sky at a special star-gazing session.
Budding astronomers from Tendring Technology College met with members of Clacton and District Astronomical Association to observe spectacular views of Jupiter and its moons.
They used powerful telescopes brought by members of the group to take in the views, once a covering of cloud had cleared.
The event was organised by teacher Colin Adamson and attended by more than 20 pupils.
Mr Adamson said: “It has been many years since Jupiter was this close to Earth and so there were really tremendous views of the planet and its moons.
“With the support of local astronomers, the students could see the moons passing around Jupiter, as well as the colourful gas belts in the planet’s atmosphere.”
Mr Adamson added: “Our own moon was visible, too, and students could see into the valleys and long mountain ranges running across the moon’s surface.”
It is the first of a series of astronomical events planned to bring the school and the community together.
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