Observer’s Challenge – Saturn 2020
Can you see the opposition effect
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Author: John Chuter
Observer’s Challenge – Occultation of Venus by the Moon, June 19
The challenge is to make any form of observation of this daylight planetary event
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Observer’s Challenge – Colours of Double Stars
We are told there is no such thing as a green star. I’ve read papers, articles and heard talks on
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Observer’s Challenge – Sirius and the Pup
Try the challenge to image or draw Sirius’ faithful companion, the Pup
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What telescope should I give a child?
What is the best telescope to get for a child interested in space?
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Observer’s Challenge – Observing Mars
Mars at its best for Fifteen Years this July
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Observer’s Challenge – The Leonid meteor shower
Alex reminds us it’s that time of year again to spot a leonid meteor
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An ‘off the shelf’ plastic runoff shed observatory
A durable, lightweight, runoff shed observatory, constructed using a hardware store garden shed, and housing a robotic Schmidt−Cassegrain telescope, is described.
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Observing the Sun
Advice on how to observe the Sun
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Sky Notes: The Summer Sky
Brian takes a look at the sky for June and July
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