Deep Sky Update – August 2024
August has finally brought dark skies again – and even a few clear nights. Last night of the month (31
Read moreAugust has finally brought dark skies again – and even a few clear nights. Last night of the month (31
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Read moreT CrB is one of 10 known galactic recurrent novae and was observed in eruption in 1866 and 1946. The
Read more(Image by Dave Tyler) A lunar occultation of any of the bright planets is an interesting event to watch even
Read moreA survey of British newspapers has uncovered 41 sightings of sunspots made by untrained people with no optical aid and
Read moreWith New Moon occurring on 4th August this year, we have dark skies ahead for the run up to Perseid
Read moreClear nights have been few and far between, but there were a couple of nice displays of noctilucent clouds. And
Read moreThe first director of the Comet Section, William Frederick Denning, discovered his fifth and final comet from Bristol on the
Read moreWe had a nice display of noctilucent clouds on June 25-26 but this was I think the only night that
Read moreJust a quick update this month. Really light nights are here in Orkney now, but hopefully those further south might
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