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Author: Stuart Morris

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The Pole Star

13 August 201815 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul explains why Polaris is a useful tool for amateur astronomers and for navigation.

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The Motion of the Planets

17 January 20183 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul explains Kepler’s three laws.

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Figure 1. The Quickmap home page in its default setting.
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QUICKMAP – Latest Version Now Live

3 January 201816 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

 Given the British climate and the few opportunities we have to view the Moon telescopically, you will all be delighted

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Astronomical Seeing Part 1.

21 September 20173 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul easks how stable is the atmosphere of the earth?

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Using filters for visual planetary observations

20 March 201715 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul answers the question. What can I do with filters?

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The phases of Venus

21 November 201615 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul reveals some of the secrets of Venus

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Observing Meteors

24 September 201615 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul explains when the best time is, to begin observing meteors

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Six stars that vary

22 May 201615 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul looks at the different types of variable star that can be found in the night skies, and make some suggestions on which stars to begin observing

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Right ascention and declination

22 March 201615 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul explains how to navigate around the celestial sphere

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Mounting your telescope

26 January 201615 March 2022 Stuart Morris 0 Comments

Paul looks at several different examples of ‘alt-azimuth’ and ‘equatorial telescope mounts

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