The 2023–2024 western elongation of Venus: interim report
On 2023 Aug 13, Venus passed through inferior conjunction and returned to the morning skies, embarking on the 2023–’24 western
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Comet prospects for 2024
Long-period comet 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) promises to be bright. Halley-type 12P/Pons–Brooks makes a return and may reach 4th magnitude. Three
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Observers team up to study the enigmatic dwarf nova CG Draconis
It has been said that variable-star observing is a team sport. Even though observations are made by individuals, it is
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A word from the Lunar Section Director
Marking one year since formally assuming the role of Director of the Lunar Section, Dr Tony Cook discusses his enthusiasm
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2023 Historical Section Meeting
Twenty-seven BAA members and guests attended the 2023 Historical Section Meeting, held in the Lyttelton Theatre at the Birmingham
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Maintaining a Schmidt–Cassegrain
Schmidt–Cassegrain telescopes (SCTs) are versatile, compact and effective instruments for visual observing of all kinds, and for imaging of smaller
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Mass ejection causes RW Cephei to dim
The cool hypergiant RW Cep has been keeping observers busy this year due to its unusual fade, which some have
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Obituary: Professor David W. Hughes (1941–2022)
Professor David W. Hughes – academic, inspiring astronomer, and past Vice-President of the BAA – died in 2022 June.
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A watch owned by A. A. C. Eliot Merlin
Letter to the Editor, from Mr Steve Wyn-Harris I am a sheep and beef farmer in New Zealand, but
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Have your say on the future of the BAA Journal
A new short survey asks for your help in planning the direction of your Journal. It takes just five
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