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Observer’s Challenge: Partial Lunar Eclipse on October 28

27 October 202327 October 2023 David Arditti 0 Comments

There will be a small partial lunar eclipse visible from the UK (and many other places) on the evening of

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Help shape the future of our Association

16 August 202316 August 2023 Callum Potter 0 Comments

As part of this strategic process, and also to find out more about our membership, how they have experienced the

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The cover of the BAA Journal, showing emission nebulae in Cygnus and the words 'Secrets of the Swan'
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Assistant Editor sought for the Journal

14 August 202319 September 2023 Callum Potter 0 Comments

The BAA seeks a flexible, freelance Assistant Editor for the Journal, commencing in 2023 October. This is a newly created

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Visual observation of Jupiter

28 July 202315 August 2023 John Rogers 0 Comments

Introduction Jupiter is now embarking on its most favourable apparition for many years for northern-hemisphere observers, reaching a declination of

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Nominations invited for the Sir Patrick Moore Prize and the Cicely Botley Prize

24 June 202324 June 2023 David Arditti 0 Comments Awards, Prizes

The Sir Patrick Moore Prize of £500 plus a year’s membership of the BAA may be awarded to any person,

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Have your say on the future of the BAA Journal

16 June 20233 August 2023 Callum Potter 0 Comments

A new short survey asks for your help in planning the direction of your Journal. It takes just five minutes

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Observer’s Challenge – The Crescent Moon, Venus and Mars

22 May 202322 May 2023 Callum Potter 0 Comments

Look west after sunset on the evenings of 23rd and 24th May, and you may be able to catch the

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Bright Supernova in M101

21 May 202321 May 2023 Andy Wilson 0 Comments

On 19th May, Koichi Itagaki discovered a supernova in the nearby face on spiral galaxy M101, given the designation SN

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Pete and Paul’s Observing Challenges for 2023

21 April 202322 April 2023 Emily Bick 0 Comments

Pete and Paul gave their popular presentation on Observing Challenges at the 2023 Winchester Webinar. Click here if you would like

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Bob Mizon – 1946-2023

21 April 202327 April 2023 Callum Potter 0 Comments

The President and Council were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Bob Mizon on Wednesday,

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