Dec.02, 2020

Sky Notes - January 2021

In this month's edition:

  • Planetary Skylights 
  • Meteors: Quadrantids
  • January 2021 Sky Charts
  • Winter solstice.
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By Mark D
Dec.15, 2020

The great conjunction of 2020

The final planetary highlight of 2020 (and arguably the best) occurred in December, a rare close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Fortunately the weather was not uniformly ill-spirited for one of the evenings, with Sunday 20th turning out to the best of the 'conjunction days' and so ...

 

 

 

 
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By Mark D
Dec.24, 2020

Possible Star Party Events by Late Winter 2021?

Tentative plans are been drawn up for the societies participation in star party events being held in the new year. Whether they will be possible remains to be seen, dependent on the nature and severity of any Covid restrictions in operation.  [Read more about Possible Star Party Events by Late Winter 2021?]

By Mark D
Dec.26, 2020

Online Night Scenes 2021

A reminder that Paul Money's excellent Night Scenes almanac is available for 2021, but on PDF or Kindle e book format only. Details are as follows..

 
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By Mark D
Dec.26, 2020

Society subscriptions 2021 - Reminder

Just a reminder that society subs for the coming year will be void. 

 
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By Mark D
Dec.26, 2020

2020 -A Year to Remember?

It's been a very different last 9 months, challenging, frustrating, sometimes uplifting. Here then is a brief summary of 2020 from the societies prospective, including highlights of events in the sky.   [Read more about 2020 -A Year to Remember?]

By Mark D
Dec.29, 2020

International Dark Sky Reserve Status Approved

You may have seen in the media some very welcome news regarding the approval of International Dark Sky Reserve status for the two National Parks located in Yorkshire. The status will provide a huge boost to astro-tourism in the area and hopefully prove beneficial for local Astronomical Societies. 

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By Mark D