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Meteors and FAQs!
Meteoroids, Meteors and Meteorites – Frequently Asked Questions What is a meteor? A meteor is actually a phenomenon of light. It is the visible path of a meteoroid as it…
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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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DSLR Camera set up
Camera set up for Wide Field Astrophotography with DSLR Equipment· Film or digital camera with manual mode and long exposure, preferably a DSLR· Tripod (can be any size)· Remote control…
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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: 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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Summer Observing
The long Summer evenings don’t necessarily mean that observing and imaging are out of the question. The Moon is still an easy and sometimes overlooked target and yet our natural satellite is…
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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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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…
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Dark Adaptation
We all know it takes time for the eyes to adapt to the dark, but have you ever wondered why? It is all down to the chemical process that occur…
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Pegasus
In early Autumn the night sky is dominated by the constellation of Pegasus with the famous Square of Pegasus providing an easily identifiable landmark. Image credit : Torsten Bronger CC…