Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jun 28, 2022 in Main |

The July meeting of Keighley Astronomical society took place on Thursday 23rd. The guest speaker was Dr Martin Braddock from the Sherwood Observatory group in Nottinghamshire. Dr Braddock had previously visited us but his long awaited returned was delayed due to the covid pandemic. In his introduction to the society members present he outlined his role...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jun 28, 2022 in Main |

The first few nights of July continues the opportunity to see an unusual planetary configuration with all 5 bright planets lying in order from the sun in the morning south eastern sky. First, Mercury hugs the morning horizon, then brilliant Venus, followed by red Mars, bright Jupiter and finally, Saturn. Don’t forget a 6th planet, the one you are...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jun 1, 2022 in Main |

The guest speaker at the May monthly meeting of Keighley Astronomical society was Mr Peter Rea (FRAS) from Cleethorpes and district astronomical society. The title of his stunning presentation was ‘Apollo 16, into the Highlands at Descartes – Cayley’. The lunar mission personnel were:- Commander John Young, Command...