Mars Opposition Blog 7 April 2024
The 2024-25 apparition of Mars has begun. In fact, ever since 2024 January 10 we have been receiving a series
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The 2024-25 apparition of Mars has begun. In fact, ever since 2024 January 10 we have been receiving a series
Read moreDeep Sky Note #4 When I read Callum’s Deep Sky Update for February, I totally missed the mention of the
Read moreObservations are continuing, although the disk diameter is now only some 6 arcseconds. It is a challenging planet visually, requiring
Read moreWith the arrival of batches of drawings from M.Green, A.W.Heath and P.Lyon the total number of observers has risen to
Read moreToday we are summarising the January observations. The disk now shows a notable phase, and is shrinking fast. Nonetheless I
Read moreWith this first post for 2023 I wish you all a Happy New Year. Let us hope that globally it
Read moreDeep Sky Note #3 It has long been a matter of heated contention whether this gorgeous double star is a
Read moreA week after opposition, and the final blog post for the calendar year, as observations have been continued by over
Read moreWith opposition nearly upon us, the dismal UK weather has not been helping our programme, with rain and cloud prevailing
Read moreUpdated on 2022 December 7 Comet 29P/SW1 has been passing through the constellation of Gemini in recent weeks passing through
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