top right – Page 11 – British Astronomical Association

Record fade of variable star SV Sge

RCB stars are extremely rare, hydrogen deficient, carbon rich giant stars whose luminosity varies in two ways – small amplitude

The 2018 Autumn weekend meeting was held on September 7−9 at Christchurch Junior School, Christchurch, Dorset. The Wessex Astronomical Society

Overlooked in favour of the brilliant hunter Orion and his retinue of winter constellations – so choc-a-bloc of deep sky

The weather forecast for 2018 Nov 26 was atrocious, with cloud and rain expected non-stop. I was therfore surprised when

The major winter constellations have a reputation for being bright and striking. Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Canis Major dominate the

Continuing my theme from the last issue, in which I considered the question ‘What telescope should I give a child?’,

IntroductionWhat makes for a really good night of observing? An obvious answer is that the skies should be clear, but

Maurice Victor Gavin was born in Parsons Green, Fulham, London on 1934 October 18, the youngest of six children of

Almost 100 people gathered on a beautiful sunny day in the historic city of Newcastle for the 2018 BAA Spring

The Local Group of galaxies is a modest collection of some 54 galaxies of assorted size and activity occupying a