Posted by admin on Feb 6, 2016 in Main |

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...

Posted by admin on Feb 4, 2016 in Main |

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...

Posted by admin on Feb 2, 2016 in Main |

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...

Posted by admin on Jan 29, 2016 in Main |

Dr Julian Onions From The Centre for Astronomy and Particle Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, Nottingham University, spoke to a packed first 2016 society meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society. The January meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society was held at its new venue at Steeton Methodist Church. Dr Onions spoke about Dark matter. The...

Posted by admin on Jan 27, 2016 in Main |

17th February 2016. Ogden water Country Park, Ogden Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA (Located four mles north of Halifax, on the A629 towards Keighley. Turn along Ogden Lane, which will take you to the Car parks etc) Stargazing with Calderdale Countryside Service. Look through the telescopes at the heavens above. The evening starts at 6pm and weather...