also in this issue – Page 3 – British Astronomical Association

Spectroscopic observations of SS Cygni

As those who follow reports of their outbursts in this Journal may recall, a dwarf nova comprises a very small,

Thank you and goodbye to the Herschel Observatory

Last September, BAA Section Director Dr Richard Miles used the Faulkes Telescope South to record the position of ESA’s Herschel telescope at around mag 24, to prevent its loss for ever.

Getting started with the history of astronomy

The Historical Section Director gives hints and tips to start researching astronomical history in your local area

Meeting of the Comet Section

At this meeting in Northampton Glyn Marsh created a comet nucleus from basic chemical ingredients