First view of Comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) from the UK
The UK’s first observations of Comet 2011 L4 (PanSTARRS).
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Appulse of Ceres and Beta Tauri
The dwarf planet Ceres passed within 0.4 degrees of beta Tauri (El Nath).
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2012 DA14 live webcast
Tonight: Live webcast of 2012 DA14’s close approach to the Earth.
Read moreFriday’s close approach of asteroid 2012 DA14
Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be the brightest ever NEO on 2013 February 15.
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Sir Patrick Moore
An inspirational broadcaster, writer, and past BAA President has died.
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Total Eclipse from Palm Cove, Australia
A gallery of images by BAA member Nick James.
Read more2012 September 21 Earth-grazing fireball
Our analysis of the fireball continues.
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Comet 168P Hergenrother in outburst
Comet 168P Hergenrother in outburst
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2012 Sept 21 Fireball track
A preliminary analysis of the fireball track based on detailed analysis of photographs submitted to the BAA Meteor Section and collected by John Mason.
Read moreVery bright fireball on Friday, Sept 21.
Hundreds of eyewitness reports are coming in of a brilliant fragmenting fireball.
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