We still have a few copies of Night Scenes 2016 remaining.
The new expanded colour edition compiled by Paul Money, is really quite indispensable, packed full of information on the coming astronomical year.
Priced at £4.50 for members (£6.50 for non members) they are a bargain for any level of sky watcher.
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]
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...
At one point it could have run to three cars, but in the end five WDAS members made the journey over to Leeds squeezing into just one - Andi's car - for Astromeet 2014.
The slightly 'quicker detour route' around Pickering proved 'deer-less' this year, much to our disappointment and arrival at Leeds university was bang on 09:40h - as per usual... [Read more about Leeds Astromeet 2014 - Mark’s Journal (so far)]
If you still wish to come along to the Christmas Meal (and we believe there are a few who do) please let Mark know before December 4th, along with your menu choices.
As of going to press there are 10 confirmed for the Christmas meal: Andi, Andy L, Ian D, John T and Sue, Mark, Keith, Phil, Rosemary and Victor (all with menu choices).
The date is Dec 12th for around 7:15pm. It has been provisionally booked for up to fifteen. We shall sort out transport ideas at the December monthly meeting. [Read more about Christmas Meal 2014 - Last Call]
Don't forget the December 2014 WDAS meeting.
This month:
Mark gives us an in-depth look at hot star cluster The Pleiades
Andi gives an update of Astro-News, including the Rosetta/Philae mission so far - with 3D images and animations, no less! (3D glasses supplied)
As well as a tour of the Christmas sky, now, and then;You have the snazzy new-style newsletter; and now here comes ther reminder to WDAS Members about subscriptions for 2015, which are now due for renewal and will be held at the current inflation-busting levels as last year. [Read more about WDAS Subs 2015]
We caught up with Paul Money at Astromeet, and now have in our possession 20 copies of Night Scenes 2015... and it’s fair to say there’s quite a lot to look forward to next year.
So for an in depth preview of celestial events next year reserve your copy now. First come, first serve, as usual, Booklets are priced at £4 for members and £6 for non members. [Read more about Night Scenes 2015]
It was a very encouraging turnout for our first meeting of the ‘new season’, and a new format as well. Apart from usual society news and business and a review of the night sky using Sky pro plus 7, each monthly meeting will also feature ‘mini’ presentations on a particular item relating to astronomical news and events, or a more in depth look at a particular celestial object, theory, or topic.
Last month Andi gave a short, but very interesting presentation on NASA's Grail Mission, and its discovery of a huge rift valley on the moon. This month... [Read more about WDAS Monthly Meeting]
We have ordered 20 copies of Night Scenes 2015. Compiled by Paul Money, who will hopefully be coming up to speak in spring 2015. All who purchase NSC will know it to be an indispensable colour almanac/ booklet, packed full of information on the coming year’s monthly celestial highlights. The price will be £4 to paid up members, £6 for non members. [Read more about Night Scenes 2015]
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 08:16 | 15:37 |
| Civil Twilight | 07:31 | 16:21 |
| Nautical Twilight | 06:45 | 17:08 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 06:01 | 17:51 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 13:21 | 04:33 |
