Deep Sky – British Astronomical Association

Deep Sky Update – March 2026

Sorry for a brief update this month. No deep sky observing in Orkney in February – weather has been very

January has not been the best for deep sky observing in Orkney, with no observing sessions at all. We did

Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Good New Year. Now we are in 2026!

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec HBC340/HBC341 Near NGC1333 Perseus HBC340 & HBC341 03hr 28m 43s +31° 17’ 38”

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec V347 Aurigae Part of LDN 1438 Auriga V347 Aur 04hr 56m 57s +51°

November has not been a great observing month – a couple of clearish nights, but not very transparent. And no

Another month seems to have flown by – just when you think that things might quieten down. Observing weather in

September has been a busy month, with the Orkney International Science Festival and the BAA Autumn Meeting occupying the start

The Deep Sky Section is holding its annual meeting at the Centenary Hall, Dean Close Preparatory School, Cheltenham, hosted by

Sorry for a rather short update this month – rather hectic here getting ready for the Autumn Weekend Meeting, and