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The special souvenir DVD set of the day is now available. You can order by visiting:
http://britastro.org/pm_at_ri_2009
The recurrent nova U Sco is now in outburst, and observations will be really useful at this time.
Read more on Ebulletin 00473.
Maurice Gavin has imaged a new nova in Aquila.
Discovered by Nishiyama and Kabashima in Japan. Coordinates: 19:14:09.73 +15:16:34.7 (equinox 2000.0), and visual magnitude about 11 to 11.5.
Maurice's image taken on 2009 December 15.
Ron Arbour has added to his supernova discovery tally on 2009/12/06.750 with a Mag. 16.3 Type II supernova in IC 65.
The BAA Handbook, "Observing Guide To The Sun" is now available for purchase.
You can follow this link to find out more.
Buy it on-line or contact the BAA Office .
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15.03.2010 New Moon
30.03.2010 Full Moon
11.03.2010 - 15.03.2010 Isle of Wight Star Party
13.03.2010 Variable Star Workshop
31.03.2010 17:00 - 20:00Special General Meeting and Ordinary Meeting
09.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 Winchester Weekend
24.04.2010 Out-of-London Meeting, Shrewsbury
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