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Summer supernova remnants
For some years the Deep Sky Section has run an observing programme on supernova remnants. During the summer months with
Read more29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann: A most enigmatic comet
Comet 29P/Schwassmann–Wachmann is renowned for its frequent outbursts of activity and for the fact that, as yet, no convincing explanation
Read moreAurora and NLC news
There is always a sense of anticipation as the noctilucent cloud (NLC) season approaches. Observers wonder when the first sighting
Read moreHere come the Perseid meteors
The annual Perseid meteor shower is among the most reliable of the year, producing an abundance of fast, bright meteors
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