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C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) update #2

28 March 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

Comet 2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) is now visible in a properly dark sky.

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C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) update

18 March 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

First observations of Comet 2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) from the UK.

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First view of Comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) from the UK

13 March 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

The UK’s first observations of Comet 2011 L4 (PanSTARRS).

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Appulse of Ceres and Beta Tauri

4 March 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

The dwarf planet Ceres passed within 0.4 degrees of beta Tauri (El Nath).

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2012 DA14 live webcast

15 February 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

Tonight: Live webcast of 2012 DA14’s close approach to the Earth.

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Friday’s close approach of asteroid 2012 DA14

12 February 20133 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be the brightest ever NEO on 2013 February 15.

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Sir Patrick Moore

9 December 20123 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

An inspirational broadcaster, writer, and past BAA President has died.

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Total Eclipse from Palm Cove, Australia

15 November 20123 March 2022 Dominic Ford (site admin) 0 Comments

A gallery of images by BAA member Nick James.

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