Society member Gordon Rushworth and a meteorite studied by Prof Gilmour The guest speaker at the February meeting of Keighley astronomical society was Prof Jamie Gilmour from the ‘Facility of engineering and physical sciences, the school of Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences, at the University of...
Read MoreThe February Night Sky
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...
Read MoreFrom the classroom to the far reaches of the Universe at Victoria Primary School
On Wednesday 3rd February 2016, Keighley Astronomical Society paid a return visit to Victoria Primary School, Keighley. The pupils of Mrs Tokarski class had a full day of Astronomy and rocket construction. In the morning the subject was ‘How big is big’. The pupils were taken beyond their classroom to the Moon, solar system and beyond to reveal a...
Read MoreGirl Guide interest day 2016
On Saturday 30th January 2016 Keighley Astronomical Society provided the lead activity at the Guide interest day held at the University Academy Keighley. Rocket making and launching was the activity provided over the day in three sessions. In total 35 girl guides constructed a paper rocket and tested them in flight. They also constructed a second rocket...
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