Leap Second on June 30
The last day of June will have an extra second, to keep our clocks synchronised with the Earth’s rotation.
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Dr Allan Chapman wins the RAS’ Jackson-Gwilt medal
Dr Allan Chapman wins the RAS’ Jackson-Gwilt medal
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Solar Observing
Lyn Smith outlines the basics of observing our nearest star
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Observing the Moon
Bill outlines the basics on how to observe our own moon
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Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) is now visible from the UK
C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) is now visible from the UK
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Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy
Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy is now at naked eye visability
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The Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid Meteor Shower is now under way.
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The International Space Station flying over the UK
In December, the International Space Station will make several bright appearances in the UK evening sky.
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Geminid Meteors: Live Observations
We are streaming live images of Geminid meteors from a CCTV camera in Chelmsford.
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The Best Amateur Astrophotography of 2014
The BAA has put together a slideshow of some of the best amateur astrophotography we have seen in 2014.
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