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(Written for 23:00 BST in the UK on July 1) Midsummer is hard work for astronomers, except for those focused

One hundred years ago, a paper was presented at a joint meeting of the American Astronomical Society and American Association

For many, February has one redeeming feature – it is short. But for astronomy enthusiasts, it has the transition from

(Written for 21:00 GMT in the UK on January 1) After last winter’s disappointing weather, can we hope for pristine

We have been starved of planets this spring and summer but now have a rich harvest throughout autumn. British Summer

At last, we have darker nights and a planet to enjoy in the evenings! August through October can be the

(Written for 23:00 BST in the UK on July 1) With the summer solstice on Jun 20, we reach midsummer

As the days become longer and warmer, we approach the ‘silly season’ for UK amateur astronomers, with observing opportunities limited

February to April sees the winter Milky Way’s embedded glories transition into the depths of the universe. The days draw

The long nights of deep winter are dreaded by most but adored by astronomers. Clear, frosty, transparent evenings, with Orion