Deep Sky Update – June 2024
We had a nice display of noctilucent clouds on June 25-26 but this was I think the only night that
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
Read moreDecember has been a poor month for observing here in Orkney. We did have three nights where aurorae were visible,
Read moreThe BAA Deep Sky Section annual meeting will be held on March 16th 2024 at the Humfrey Rooms, Northampton. Doors
Read moreNovember has not seen great observing weather in Orkney. No deep-sky sessions sadly. We did have some aurorae early in
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