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Lunar Section Circular – August 2025

The lunar section circular for August includes the results of the readership survey. We have already taken some of the

With Full Moon occurring on 9th August, observing conditions for the run up to Perseid maximum on the 12th and

Well the solstice has come and gone but at least for me the nights are still very light. In fact

This edition runs to 51 pages and has several interesting articles including something on Antares occultations, from Peter Anderson in

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