9th January was the Keighley Astronomical Society and Raygill Astronomy Club Stargazing Live event 2013 Held at Raygill Astronomy club (A registered Dark Skies site). Approx 30 people attended of all ages. There was a presentation By Paul Neaves on Asteroids in the solar system. A presentation by society members Jonathan Rushworth and Samantha Hodgson...
Read MoreConstellation of the Month February : Canis Major
Sirius in unmistakable because of it’s brilliancy, which far exceeds that of any other star. The three members of Orion’s belt point almost directly to it. Apart from Alpha Centauri, which never rises over Britain, Sirius is the closest of the really bright stars. In reality it is not outstanding, even though it is 26 times as luminous as the sun. It...
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