In partnership with Raygill Astronomy Club
This 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 26th of March when British summer times stars and it will be around 8 pm before it becomes dark. The Constellations:- The evening sky is transitioning to the stars...
Read MoreThe first meeting of Keighley astronomical society of 2023, saw a return visit from the popular Dr Sue Bowler from the University of Leeds. The subject of her presentation was ‘Collaborations between professional and amateur astronomers’. She opened lecture with a quote from the emeritus professor of science and technology Hugh Torrens. An...
Read MoreThe subject of astrophotography (taking photographs of the night sky) was the presentation delivered to members of Keighley Astronomical Society at the December 2022 meeting by Mr Derek Barker from neighbouring Bradford Astronomical Society. Mr Barker explained that as a hobby, astrophotography requires investment of two types. The first is financial:...
Read MoreVenus, Jupiter and Mars are brilliant beacons in the evening sky, along with more ‘A’ list stars than you will see in any other month. The first signs of spring are now on the way, well as far as the night sky in concerned. The winter star patterns, Orion, Taurus and Gemini, are drifting westward as a result of our annual orbit around the Sun. Leo and...
Read MoreJanuary is always a great treat for astronomers. The evening sky puts on a spectacular show for the start of the year, with four brilliant planets on display; Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Accompanied by a chorus line of brilliant stars, led by Betelgeuse, and Rigel, in the constellation of Orion. Nearby is Aldebaran, the bright red eye of Taurus....
Read MoreThe November meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society was well attended with 30 members present to hear a lecture by Mr Brian Jones. Brian Jones was a founder member of the Bradford Astronomical society and each year he collates and publishes the ‘ Astronomy yearbook’. A publication which was originally written by Sir Parick Moore and has been a...
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