In partnership with Raygill Astronomy Club
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...
Read MoreThursday 22nd September 2022 was the first meeting of the Keighley Astronomical society’s 2022/23 season. The guest speaker was Dr. Mark Hughes from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. The subject matter of his presentation was ‘Massive Black Holes’. His visit drew a large gathering of over 40 society members. Many new...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreAlthough the nights are still short they are slowly lengthening. Sadly one of the best annual displays of shooting starts on the 12th of August the Perseid meteor shower; One of the most reliable displays of shooting stars will be washed out by light pollution from the full sturgeon Supermoon. The last supermoon of this year. This month we have a return...
Read MoreThe July meeting of Keighley Astronomical society took place on Thursday 23rd. The guest speaker was Dr Martin Braddock from the Sherwood Observatory group in Nottinghamshire. Dr Braddock had previously visited us but his long awaited returned was delayed due to the covid pandemic. In his introduction to the society members present he outlined his role...
Read MoreThe first few nights of July continues the opportunity to see an unusual planetary configuration with all 5 bright planets lying in order from the sun in the morning south eastern sky. First, Mercury hugs the morning horizon, then brilliant Venus, followed by red Mars, bright Jupiter and finally, Saturn. Don’t forget a 6th planet, the one you are...
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