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Robotic telescope observing with the BAA
Have you ever thought about an astronomy project that requires the use of a research grade telescope at a dark
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Outburst of quasar OJ287 observed on schedule
Amateur astronomers are helping the professionals tease out the mystery of this enigmatic object.
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A BAA spectroscopy initiative
Spectroscopy is now a practical possibility for amateur astronomers motivated to produce scientifically useful observations. The BAA is therefore launching
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Absolute Beginners No. 5: Right ascension and declination
Paul G. Abel takes a look at celestial coordinate systems.
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Recalling the 2003 transit of Mercury
As described in the previous Journal, Mercury will cross the Sun’s disk on Monday May 9. The timings for the
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