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Taurus
The Constellation of Taurus Taurus is a very prominent constellation in the winter sky. Being one of the signs of the Zodiac it lies on the plane of the ecliptic with the…
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Variable Stars: Rho Cas
Rho Cas Observing Notes 2007-2009 For about 2 years I observed the Semi-regular variable star Rho Cassiopeia. Semi-regular variables have a rough period and rough range, but both these can…
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Atmospheric colour dispersion
Lunar images, atmospheric colour dispersion and comparison of telescope configurations I don’t often look at or image the Moon through a telescope, but I decided to do that for a…
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Blue Moons
When is a Blue Moon not a Blue Moon ? Most people, including me, would say that January 31st 2018 is a Blue Moon as it is the second Full…
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Variable Stars: U Orionis
U Orionis Observing Notes 2007-2009 The British Astronomical Association made U Orionis, a long-period variable or “Mira” star, its variable star of year for 2008. This star varies over a…
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Star charts
Getting to grips with star charts: by a novice for novices Venus and Jupiter are unmissable and unforgettable sights in the night sky when they are in the right part…
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Astro Hacks: DIY Tube Ring Marker
I’m sure that many of you will have come across the same frustration that I used to have – I’d set up my ’scope (a 6” Fullerscope newtonian) for my…
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Hercules
The Constellation of Hercules Image credit : Torsten Bronger CC BY-SA3.0 Published in seasky.org The constellation of Hercules, named after the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles,…
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Laser Pointer Safety
Please note this article was written in 2012 and regulations may have changed so the following should not be treated as comprehensive or completely accurate. The authors are not experts…
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Adding Comets to Stellarium
Comets are often in our skies and can be hard to spot unless they brighten. Stellarium is a very useful tool to find out where and when to look for…