Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 29, 2020 in Main |

The April night sky I think we are in for a real treat this month. We have the biggest full moon of the year, on the 8th; the planet Venus at its most brilliant and a display of shooting stars. April also sees the seasonal change from winter constellations to spring constellations is more or less complete. The Plough is practically overhead, with the...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 17, 2020 in Main |

In compliance with the latest government advice on the Coronavirus, your safety and the safety of your wider families is the number one only priority. Therefore Angela and myself have taken the decision to cancel the next astronomy society meeting on Thursday 26th March and we will be constantly reviewing the situation and following Government instruction....

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 2, 2020 in Main |

The guest speaker at the February monthly meeting was Mr Anthony Jennings from Manchester Astronomical Society. Three dimensional applications to astrophotography. Mr Jennings who has been a long time member of Manchester astronomical society and a very experienced observer and photographer of the night sky. He commenced his presentation pointing out that...