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The annular solar eclipse of 2021 June 10
The central line of the annular solar eclipse of 2021 June 10 begins at sunrise at 9:55 UT in Ontario,
Read moreBright Nova in Cassiopeia!
I would like to alert members to a bright (8th mag) nova in Cassiopeia discovered on March 18. It is currently
Read morePotential meteorite fall near Cheltenham
Update on March 9 – A large strewn field of meteorites has been found around the town of Winchcombe. See
Read more‘Messenger’ No. 6 published
The sixth issue of the Mercury & Venus Section Newsletter contains a summary of observations of made in the latter
Read moreObservers Challenge – In the glare of starlight
There are many observing targets that get overlooked because of their proximity to a bright star makes observation difficult. One
Read moreSouth Downs Virtual Planetarium
Update: 2021-02-13: The first virtual show, A guided tour of the winter night sky, is online here. As part of
Read moreThe Great Conjunction, 2020 Dec.21
On 2020 Dec.21, Jupiter and Saturn could be seen closer in the sky than at any time since 1623.
Read moreStar Count 2021
Star Count 2021
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