Maps of Jupiter and its moons
As Jupiter is now high in the evening sky, you may like to look at some recent maps of the planet which we have posted on the BAA Jupiter Section website.
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Comet Garradd close to M92
Over the next few nights comet C/2009 P1 Garradd will pass close by the globular cluster M92.
Read moreFreelance web designer required
Council has decided to ask for expressions of interest from a suitably qualified person to take up a freelance web designer role.
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Spectacular aurorae seen in the last week
The Sun has been very active this past week.
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BAA observations refine asteroids orbit
BAA member Nick James was able to respond to an urgent request for observations of the newly discovered near earth asteroid 2012 BX34.
Read moreComet Lovejoy seen from Australia
Comet Lovejoy survived it’s encounter with the Sun, and is now putting on fine display in the southern hemisphere.
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Geminid meteor shower nearing peak
The Geminid meteor shower is now underway, with peak activity expected during Wednesday, 14th December.
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Some pictures of the total lunar eclipse
A good number of people were successful in witnessing the final phases of the total lunar eclipse from the UK.
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Total Lunar Eclipse – Saturday 10th December
This Saturday afternoon, on 10 December, there will be a total eclipse of the Moon.
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French Amateur Discovers New Comet
Comet P/2011w2 Rinner was discovered on 28th November by Claudine Rinner using a 0.5m telescope in Morocco.
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