Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jan 30, 2021 in Main |

There are the first signs of spring in this month’s night sky even though the winter constellations are clearly on display. The Plough is now higher in the north east, with its handle pointing in the general direction of the horizon. If you follow the curve of the handle you will come to a bright orange star low in the sky. This is Arcturus in the...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Dec 31, 2020 in Main |

The New Year begins with a cornucopia of celestial sights, from colourful shooting stars to a glorious Evening star. A bevy of brilliant stars, Bettlegeuse and Rigel in Orion. Aldebaran, the bright red eye of Taurus. Capella crowning Auriga. Caster and Pollux, the celestial twins in Gemini, and glorious Sirius in Canis Major. As for the star patterns,...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Nov 30, 2020 in Main |

Society member Bob Eddison has kindly forwarded some of his images captured over the past several years.

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Nov 28, 2020 in Main |

This month heralds the beginning of winter; the cold and dark months which might not be to everyone’s taste, but they are what astronomers like best. There is more time to go stargazing! The Plough is now standing on its handle in the north. Capella, the bright yellow star, is not yet at the overhead point but it is very high up and cannot be missed. The...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Nov 15, 2020 in Main |

Currently running online until the 22nd November is the annual ‘National astronomy Week’ You can access the online lectures and presentations at the website – www.astronomyweek.org.uk on Youtube – https://youtu.be/WuHgCazxuak ...