The lecture was in aid of the 10th anniversary of Dark Sky Festivals hosted by North Yorkshire Moors National Parks (NYMNP) authority and was held at Sneaton Castle - Whitby. Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock was the guest speaker. Mark and Richard give their thoughts on the evening. [Read more about Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock Lecture - Sneaton Castle. ]
Monthly society meetings continue with the next meeting on March 4th. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill site - formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus). Start time is 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings ]
Our first visit to this venue was highly rewarding. The clear skies enabled outdoor observations, while the high level of public interest justified presentations inside the centre as well. [Read more about Star Party - National Trust Ravenscar Visitors Centre]
The events held at Whitby Youth Hostel during the half-term week to coincide with the Dark Skies Festival were predictably influenced by our weather. However, observations were possible at the second event, albeit in chilly conditions. [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Events - Feb 16th & Feb 18th]
Time again for our monthly review of observing sessions (or lack of) spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
Monthly society meetings continue with the next meeting on February 4th. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill site - formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus). Start time is 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - Paul Cass Talk. ]
We have a busy schedule of Star Party/Outreach events pencilled in for February and the coming months. Will it be plan A, or plan B? [Read more about WDAS Star Party Schedule - February ]
Time again for our monthly review of observing sessions (or lack of) spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
Society members gathered for the 2024 Christmas meal, or, what we like to refer to as 'the Winter Solstice Celebration! [Read more about Society Solstice Celebration Meal 2024]
Time again for our monthly round-up of the observing sessions spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
Monthly society meetings continue in the New Year (Jan 7th) with a presentation by society member Paul Cass on the Anglo-Australian Schmidt telescope facility. The venue is Whitby School (formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus, formally Whitby College) Prospect Hill site. Start time 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - Paul Cass presentation.]
In this month's edition:
Monthly WDAS society meetings have recommenced. The venue is Whitby School (formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus, formally Whitby College) Prospect Hill site. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - Bruce Observatory Open Nights]
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 05:57 | 18:20 |
| Civil Twilight | 05:21 | 18:56 |
| Nautical Twilight | 04:38 | 19:39 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 03:53 | 20:24 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 03:15 | 08:42 |
