Sky Notes : 2022 October & November
The nights lengthen, British Summer Time ends, the centre of our Milky Way galaxy dips into the south-west, and
Read moreThe nights lengthen, British Summer Time ends, the centre of our Milky Way galaxy dips into the south-west, and
Read moreAt last, we have planets to observe at a reasonable hour for those averse to early rising. As the days
Read moreWith the summer solstice occurring on Jun 21, this time of year can be regarded as the ‘silly season’ for
Read moreLife is full of compromises and for astronomers in spring, we have warmer but shorter nights. British Summer Time began
Read moreOrion sits astride the meridian at mid-evening and he is our invaluable seasonal guide. Nick explains why.
Read moreThe long winter nights are with us again and astronomers hope for clear, sparkling, star-studded skies. Nick guides us through the many wonders to be seen on the forthcoming cold nights.
Read moreNick reminds us it is 25 years since a UK Amateur discovered an extragalactic supernova plus many other deep sky objects on show.
Read moreNick reminds us the Milky Way and its riches are at their best for UK observers in the longer nights of the Summer
Read moreNick suggests looking for several objects of historical interest including a controversial Messier Object, a planetary nebula and a naked green star!
Read moreAs Nick reminds us, nights for observing are now shortening but Spring is the season of ‘the Bear’
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