Always one of the highlights on the WDAS observing calendar, the initial scheduled visit to Hooks House was postponed due to the knock-on effects of the Moors fire, although as it turned out the night in question was wet and so no observations would have been possible anyway. Did the rescheduled date fare any better? [Read more about Hook’s House Event - 2025]
Monthly meetings of WDAS will recommence early Autumn, the next formal meeting scheduled to be Tuesday October 7th from 7:30pm, room H1, Whitby School (again). [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - ]
Having had settled conditions for the first half of August, would they continue post Regatta weekend allowing our scheduled Star Party itinerary to go ahead, or would normal service resume? [Read more about Star Party Event Reports - Aug 16th & 23rd & Hooks House]
Early September is perhaps the best time to view one of the most southerly groups on the Zodiac, Sagittarius - the Archer, a constellation not fully visible from UK shores but arguably the richest constellation in the heavens in terms of deep sky objects. [Read more about The Archer]
With predominantly settled conditions for much of August, did the weather over the Regatta weekend also follow suit, or did mother nature have a trick up her billowing sleeves.
[Read more about August Events - Regatta - A retrospective view. ]
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An unexpected opportunity arose at short notice for a society member to accompany John McCue to visit the Dark Matter lab down Boulby Mine. Read how the day unfolded. [Read more about An Unexpected Journey]
After a summer kicking our heels waiting for objects and darker skies, August will finally see that wait come to an end, with our usual Star Party events schedule including those for Whitby Regatta, Folk week, Bank holiday and Hooks House. The big question is, will August weather be the usual frustrating mixed bag, or something more settled. [Read more about Star Party Schedule - August ]
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Monthly meetings of WDAS, held at Whitby School have now adjourned for the summer. The next formal meeting being the first Tuesday in October. Scheduled star party events will be limited over the summer this year. Please read main body. [Read more about Star Party – News and Schedule]
In this month's edition:
Monthly meetings of WDAS, held at Whitby School have now adjourned for the summer. The next meeting scheduled to be in October. Scheduled star party events will be limited over the summer this yearar. Please read main body. [Read more about Star Party – News and Schedule]
For the final society monthly meeting before the summer recess break Society member Paul Cass revisited the talk he gave in January about the Anglo-Australian Schmidt telescope facility, which proved even more fascinating than before. Full details below... [Read more about Society Meeting - May. Paul Cass Talk. ]
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Society members Keith and Mark were able to give a presentation to the Rosedale Abbey WI following an invitation offered some months earlier. Purely an indoor event, the evening proved most enjoyable. [Read more about WI presentation - Rosedale Abbey (East) ]
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 08:22 | 15:39 |
| Civil Twilight | 07:38 | 16:24 |
| Nautical Twilight | 06:51 | 17:11 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 06:07 | 17:55 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 10:35 | 17:44 |
