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Sketching Deep Sky Objects is a very rewarding and relaxing way to observe. No need for complicated telescopes, cameras or

Roy Panther famously discovered a comet on Christmas Day in 1980 (C/1980 Y2 or 1980u) his observing log merely noted

(Image by Dave Tyler) A lunar occultation of any of the bright planets is an interesting event to watch even

With the 2024 Noctilucent Cloud season now underway with the first observations of the year coming in, this challenge is

WARNING – OBSERVING THE SUN CAN BE DANGEROUS – READ OUR GUIDE BELOW While some are travelling to central and

On the morning of November 9th the thin waning crescent Moon (15% illuminated) will occult Venus (mag -4.4). The planet

There will be a small partial lunar eclipse visible from the UK (and many other places) on the evening of

Look west after sunset on the evenings of 23rd and 24th May, and you may be able to catch the

Pete and Paul gave their popular presentation on Observing Challenges at the 2023 Winchester Webinar. Click here if you would like

The April Lyrids bring to an end the long late winter/early spring period when there are no major meteor showers.