Dec.30, 2014

WDAS Christmas Meal 2014: Write-up

A while after the Christmas Meal at the Hare & Hounds, Mark received found this write-up by a curmudgeonly old Scrooge, lying below his letter-box...

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By Andi
Dec.30, 2014

WDAS Subs 2015

Thanks to all Members for supporting the Society over the past year.  Along with donations from visitors at star parties, your help and support has meant that hundreds of holiday-makers as well as cubs and scout groups, schools and residents of Whitby and surrounding villages have been able to share our delight in the night sky. 

It's been a fabulous year, which has seen the launch of a new-look newsletter, lots of improvements to the Society website, and increasing Members joining the WDAS monthly meetings.  That's not to mention our participation in Whitby Festival, Whitby Regatta, Science Week, joining in Leeds Astromeet and other Societies' events, and - hey - a great Christmas Party together.

Now that we're into 2015, WDAS Subs for the new year are due, giving you the thrill of supporting WDAS for a whole new year of excitement!  Thanks indeed to all the Members who have already paid. [Read more about WDAS Subs 2015]

By Mark D
Dec.30, 2014

Winter Open Clusters (Part 1)

One of the many delights of observing the Winter night sky is noting the diverse range of Open Clusters visible to the naked eye, binoculars and telescope alike.  But what is an Open Cluster?

Open Clusters: clusters of young stars (usually no older than 500 million yrs) of roughly the same age, born from the same large cloud of gas (like the Orion Nebula) and are now only just starting to slowly move away from their stellar nursery. [Read more about Winter Open Clusters (Part 1)]

By Mark D
Dec.30, 2014

Sky Notes - January 2015

In this month's edition:

  • Planetary Skylights: Return of Saturn...
  • Meteor Activity: The Quadrantids...
  • Photos of the Winter Solstice...
  • January 2015 Sky Charts
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By Mark D