Eyepieces
David demystifies some of the language and concepts relating to eyepieces
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Archives
Measurement of double stars
John outlines how amateurs’ observations can be undertaken and the importance of this work
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Observing the Sun
Advice on how to observe the Sun
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Guide to Processing Spectra Using the BASS Software
An end to end tutorial to processing spectra using the BASS software.
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Focusing by diffraction
A simple, low cost, yet highly effective method for achieving accurate focus of a telescope
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Observing and Drawing the Night Sky
Like to know more about how make an observational Sketch: Read on
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Jupiter and the amateur astronomer
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system; Tobias and James outline some facts about this giant and how to observe it.
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Saturn as a planet
Mike talks about the nature of the ringed planet and the missions mankind has sent to examine it more closely
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Robotic telescope astronomy – what’s it all about?
Damian Peach gives an overview of some of the benefits of robot astronomy and remote imaging
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Aurora – a beginners’ guide
Sandra describes what causes aurora, and how best to observe them.
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