Posted by admin on Nov 26, 2016 in Main |

Mr David Sellers from Leeds AS is welcomed at the beginning of his presentation by society secretary Dominic Curran.   Mr David Sellers from Leeds astronomical society was the guest speaker at the November society meeting. Mr Sellers has spent much time and dedication researching the life and works on one Willian Gascoigue who lived from 1612 to 1644....

Posted by admin on Oct 28, 2016 in Main |

Orion and Taurus     November is the first month of long nights and we are starting to see the familiar winter constellations. Orion the Hunter appears in the sky just before midnight. Just to the right of Orion is Taurus the Bull with the bright red star Aldebaran and the star cluster the Pleiades or ‘Seven Sisters. They too are now becoming...

Posted by admin on Oct 28, 2016 in Main |

      ‘The Kielder Forest experience’, was the title of the presentation given to society members at the October monthly meeting. Mr Robert Williams from Huddersfield Astronomy society, who is also, volunteer at the Keilder forest observatory. Mr Williams explained that the location was chosen, as it is a pristine location to observe the...

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2016 in Main |

  Anita Brewin, well done     This years Successful students who took a journey from the solar system, to the stars, to distant galaxies and beyond while learning about the physical processes which govern our understanding of the universe, where Elizabeth Atkinson, Anita Brewin and Roger Smith Our Introduction to Astronomy course is a...

Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2016 in Main |

There was a large turnout of members from three astronomy societies on Tuesday 4th October at Raygill Lakes. Lothersdale. Raygill Astronomy club hosted the popular event. Members from Astronomical societies based in Bradford, Earby and Keighley attended. There were many different types of telescopes to view the autumn night sky. Detailed views were...