Posted by KeighleyAstro on Oct 30, 2023 in Main |

Brilliant Jupiter steals the show this month and it will be at its closest to the Earth. The Milky Way rises overhead on these dark November nights, providing a stunning inside perspective on the huge Galaxy that is our home in the cosmos. After your eyes have adjusted to the dark you should be able to see that it’s spangled with fuzzy glowing diadems....

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Sep 29, 2023 in Main |

The 2023/24 season of presentation at Keighley astronomical society commenced on Thursday 28th September with a presentation titled ‘ Quantum Cosmology or What has quantum mechanics ever done for Astronomy’. The lecture was put together and presented by Dr Adrian Smith who is a member of Keighley Astronomical society. So what is Quantum...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Sep 24, 2023 in Main |

The glories of October’s night sky can at best be described as ‘Subtle’. The dull autumn constellations are already being challenged by the brilliant lights of winter. Spearheaded by the beautiful star cluster of the Pleiades. Ursa Major, or the Plough, is to all intents and purposes at its lowest in the North. The ‘W’ of Cassiopeia is not far...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Aug 25, 2023 in Main |

This month the nights become longer and we move towards unsettled weather. The autumn constellations are starting to show. Ursa Major, or the Plough, can be found low in the North. The ‘W’ of Cassiopeia is not far from the overhead point. Also on view this month we have, Aquarius the water carrier, Cetus the sea monster, Capricorns the sea goat, Pices...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Jul 28, 2023 in Main |

High summer is now with us and the Milky Way arches overhead this month, looking ever more resplendent as the skies grow darker. Set against its glowing band, three brilliant stars, Vega, Deneb and Altar mark the corners of the Summer Triangle. We are treated to two supermoons this month, the second being the brightest full Moon of the year. Also we have...