Deep Sky Update – August 2024
August has finally brought dark skies again – and even a few clear nights. Last night of the month (31
Read moreAugust has finally brought dark skies again – and even a few clear nights. Last night of the month (31
Read moreAn online Zoom webinar is being held by the Deep Sky Section. Further details to be advised.
Read moreClear nights have been few and far between, but there were a couple of nice displays of noctilucent clouds. And
Read moreWe had a nice display of noctilucent clouds on June 25-26 but this was I think the only night that
Read moreJust a quick update this month. Really light nights are here in Orkney now, but hopefully those further south might
Read moreWell, April was another poor month of observing opportunities again for me. Astronomical twilight now lasts all night in Orkney
Read moreIt would seem like observing weather in March has been poor for most. That was certainly the case up here.
Read moreFebruary has been another month of poor weather on Orkney – though I am not sure other parts of the
Read moreJanuary has been a poor month for observing in Orkney – I’ve not managed any deep sky observing sessions, and
Read moreThere are four main way of double star observing; using a reticle, a bifilar micrometer, the ‘stopwatch’ method, and direct
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