News – British Astronomical Association

Messenger Issue 17. 2025 June.

The latest edition of the section’s newsletter is available for you to download from the following link: BAA Messenger No

I am finding it remarkable how bright the night sky is in the summer months at 59 degrees north. This

Second Section Newsletter Helen Usher I’m pleased to say that our second Education and Outreach Section Newsletter has now been

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

A little delay in posting this month’s update. I have been away giving a talk on beginning deep sky observing

Sorry for the delayed update this month – time just seems to evaporate sometimes. March did not have the best

On the morning of Saturday March 29th there is a special event – a partial eclipse of the Sun –

I’m delighted to say that our first Education and Outreach Section Newsletter has now been published. The content includes: Welcome

An object measuring some 30-70 m across was discovered on an Earth-approaching course on 2025 March 11 by Santel Observatory,

Surprisingly February has not been the worst month for observing yet, this winter, at least from Orkney. Though pickings have