‘Through which end do I look?’ – the absolute basics of using a telescope
Having previously advised beginners on purchasing a telescope (see the December Journal), it seems appropriate in this new year to
Read moreHaving previously advised beginners on purchasing a telescope (see the December Journal), it seems appropriate in this new year to
Read moreAs expected, when the weather cooperated, comet 46P/Wirtanen put on a good show for northern hemisphere observers throughout 2018 December
Read moreMcNeil’s Nebula, in Orion, lies just south of the well-known reflection nebula Messier 78. It was identified as a nebula
Read moreAll being well, members who receive their Journal through the post should have noticed something rather different about this issue.
Read moreThe BAA again took a stand this September at the increasingly popular New Scientist Live event. Over four days in
Read moreComet 46P was discovered in 1948 January by Carl Wirtanen using the 0.5m Carnegie Double Astrograph at Lick Observatory, California.
Read moreThe Association is most grateful to Stephen Swan for his recent donation of a fine telescope and mount. As we
Read moreAurora With no coronal mass ejections and sunspot numbers only just in double figures or at zero, the majority of
Read moreThe October Draconid (or Giacobinid) meteor showers were among the most spectacular of the twentieth century. Two outstanding Draconid meteor
Read moreThe New Scientist Live show kicks off again this September at London’s Docklands – ‘the world’s most exciting festival of
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