Posted by KeighleyAstro on Oct 28, 2026 in Main |

This month sees the second of this years three Supermoons, and we will have the opportunity to see three Meteor showers. 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...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Oct 25, 2026 in Main |

The October meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society was held on Thursday 22nd. We welcomed Mr Roy Gunson from the Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society, for a presentation titled “The Beginning of Time”. The story of how mankind eventually discovered age of the universe. Mr Gunson guided the members present through human history and right up to...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Oct 25, 2026 in Main |

Society secretary Dominic Curran visited the Liverpool Central Library over the weekend of 18th October 2026 to view a small exhibition titled Sic itur ad astra (“Thus the way to the stars”). The exhibition runs from September to December 2026, showcasing historical artifacts, archives, and milestones from the Liverpool Astronomical Society in...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Oct 17, 2026 in Main |

The first meeting of the season 2026/27 at Keighley Astronomical Society, took place in from of a large gathering of members on Thursday 1st October 2026. The title of the presentation was “Is it time to forget about Dark Matter”. This was going to be the augment presented by society chair person Dr Adrian Smith. Dr Smith started in 1969, when the...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Sep 18, 2026 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 28, 2026 in Main |

The September night sky September is the first month of autumn and change. The nights become longer, which mean longer nights for observing, but that is often curtailed as we move towards unsettled weather. After months as a brilliant Evening Star, Venus drops out of sight, this month. On 9th September you may if your fortunate catch a few meteors...