Observer’s Challenge – Occultation of Venus by the Moon, June 19
The challenge is to make any form of observation of this daylight planetary event
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Archives
Getting started in the history of astronomy
Mike writes about how to start research into the history of astronomy
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Loops in the sky
A brief guide to the apparent motions of the planets
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Equipment for observing the Sun (Part II: narrowband)
WARNING: Never look at the Sun with the naked eye or any optical instrument unless you are familiar with safe
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The Beginner’s Sky
An introductory guide to what’s in the sky for the absolute beginner.
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The transit of Mercury: how to observe it
How to observe the November 2019 Mercury transit
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Imaging comets: an introduction
A brief history of comet imaging and some of the fundamentals of current imaging technology
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Observer’s Challenge – Occultation of M44 the Beehive Cluster by the Moon
Date: 2019 April 13thStart Time: 2000 UT (2100 BST) to 2300 UT (Midnight BST) On 2019 April 13th, a 62%
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Sky Notes: 2019 April & May
Brian highlights the Sombrero Galaxy and some fine Globulars for these notes
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