Revealing the anatomy of C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE)
The low surface brightness of most comets beyond the bright central coma makes spectroscopy of these regions difficult. When a
Read moreThe low surface brightness of most comets beyond the bright central coma makes spectroscopy of these regions difficult. When a
Read moreOn 2020 Sep 14, very exciting news was announced: the detection of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus by a
Read moreThis year the BAA has been highlighting the role of its women members. Many of us know that the BAA
Read moreIn these difficult times during the COVID-19 virus pandemic, I am sure that some BAA members have been using the
Read moreDuring the early part of this year we were treated to spectacular, monthly evening conjunctions between the planet Venus and
Read moreLittle did I know when I was writing about my 76mm airline-portable refractor (see the 2020 February Journal, p.37) that
Read more2020 Jul 21 marks the centenary of the death of Fiammetta Wilson, a woman who led a life of some
Read moreC/2019 Y4 was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on 2019 Dec 28 using a 0.50m Wright–Schmidt
Read moreWARNING: Never look at the Sun with the naked eye or any optical instrument unless you are familiar with safe
Read moreAlthough the Sun is now at minimum, there have been some coronal holes so several aurora sightings have been made.
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