Comet 46P/Wirtanen makes a close approach
Comet 46P was discovered in 1948 January by Carl Wirtanen using the 20-inch Carnegie Double Astrograph at Lick Observatory. This
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Rare asteroid occultation visible Monday, Oct 29
See a star blink out !
Read moreARPS Observing Campaigns for Autumn/Winter 2018
We have now begun another low-phase angle photometry campaign similar to that involving asteroid (846) Lipperta last year. Our targets
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An interesting return of the October Draconid meteors
The October Draconid meteor shower produced two outstanding meteor storms in 1933 and 1946 and lesser showers in 1926, 1952,
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Juno Observer: a new online tool for viewing Juno images
An excellent new on-line tool for viewing JunoCam images has just been unveiled. It is Juno Observer, developed by Matt
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The 2018 Spring Meeting, Newcastle on Tyne, 2018 May 5
Almost 100 people gathered on a beautiful sunny day in the historic city of Newcastle for the 2018 BAA Spring
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