Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jan 25, 2020 in Main |

Venus is cheering up the dark February skies as the glorious Evening star. 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...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jan 25, 2020 in Main |

The guest speaker at the February society meeting was Mr Mark Wrigley. Eight years ago Mr Wrigley set up a one-man business in my hometown of Sheffield. A physicist by training and his business focuses on getting across the message that science is cool. More than that, it can lead to a really good career. Mr Wrigley works as a volunteer for the Institute of...