In this month's edition:

  • Planetary Skylights
  • December Meteors - Aurora Report
  • Winter Solstice 
  • December Night Sky
  • December 2024 Sky Charts

  [Read more about Sky Notes - December 2024]

The second of two events hosted at Whitby Youth Hostel during half term week was almost a carbon copy of the first, no observations, cloud cover, good crowd, and yet another indoor show.     [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Event - Nov 1st]

Bruce Diary

Time again for our monthly round-up on the observing highs and lows experienced at the Bruce Observatory.   [Read more about Bruce Diary]

Society subscriptions are now due for members wishing to renew, or for anyone wanting to join the society. Subscription rates will be as follows... [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2024/2025]

The 2024 WDAS Christmas meal has now been booked for December 21st, if you are a member and would like to come along and haven’t already contacted Mark - don't delay only a few places remain.  [Read more about Society Christmas Meal 2024]

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]

Events

Whitby Youth Hostel - East Whitby - rear of Abbey vistor centre. Book now: email whitbyatyha.org.uk or call 01947 602 878 to reserve a space.

 

Date:
1 November, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:

Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).

Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.

Date:
3 November, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Whitby School formally Caedmon college - Normandy Site
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

Whitby School, Room H1. was  Caedmon College - Normanby Campus

In Members' monthly meetings we usually take a tour of the night sky for the coming month using the Planetarium program. Have talks and presentations on various topics of astronomy/space etc, and discuss future events etc. New members welcome.

Date:
5 November, 2024 - 19:30 to 21:15
Address:
Room H1, Whitby School - renamed from Caedmon college - Normanby campus
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).

Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.

Date:
10 November, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Whitby School formally Caedmon college - Normandy Site
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).

Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.

Date:
17 November, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Whitby School formally Caedmon college - Normandy Site
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School - formally Caedmon College - Normanby campus ).

Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.

Date:
24 November, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Whitby School formally Caedmon college - Normandy Site
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB