In partnership with Raygill Astronomy Club
The March 2026 meeting of Keighley astronomical society saw a return visit by Chris Davies, a Professor of Theoretical Geophysics, from the School of Earth and environment at Leeds University. Prof Davies delivered a brand new presentation on the geomagnetic reversals in planet Earth’s core. His presentation had been specifically put together for his...
Read MoreThe planets Venus and Jupiter adorn the winter constellations that are now setting in the west. In the east, three bright stars ride high this month, the principal players in the spring constellations. Leading the way is Regulus, with Spica to the lower left, and orange Arcturus in the constellation of Bootes lying above. April also sees the seasonal change...
Read MoreIt was a combination of astronomical events and geology that was the subject of the presentation delivered by Mr Neil Taylor FRAS at the February meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society. The subject has been a big personal interestof Mr Taylor’s for several years and in 2018 he had his work published under the title “The Limousin asteroid impact of the...
Read MoreThis month will give you a few reasons to celebrate. Spring is on its way. On the 20th we have the vernal equinox. After that date the days become longer than the nights. This is followed on the 29th of March when British summer times starts and it will be around 8 pm before it becomes dark. The two most brilliant planets Venus and Jupiter, dominate this...
Read MoreThe guest speaker at the First society meeting of 2026, held on Thursday 22nd January was Dr Jack Lampkin of St’Johns University York. Dr Lampkin lectures in criminology, but has had a lifelong passion for astronomy and the exploration of outer space. Could satellite mega-constellations trigger climate change was among several questions posed by Dr...
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