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Observers’ Challenge – Two comets in April

28 March 20174 March 2022 Nick James 0 Comments

If we are lucky there will be two comets in binocular range high in the UK sky in mid-April. Comet

The BBC is showing three Stargazing Live programmes on 28, 29 and 30 March. There will be stargazing events up

A special membership offer for new BAA members

25 March 201716 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system; Tobias and James outline some facts about this giant and how to observe it.

22 March 201716 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

Mike talks about the nature of the ringed planet and the missions mankind has sent to examine it more closely

22 March 201716 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

Damian Peach gives an overview of some of the benefits of robot astronomy and remote imaging

21 March 201716 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

Sandra describes what causes aurora, and how best to observe them.

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

19 March 20173 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

James outlines the basic astronomy behind the phases of the Moon

28 February 201716 March 2022 Dawson 0 Comments

James describes how to capture star trails using a DSLR camera