David, I've heard of double star observing but double satellite observing is a new one to me. I guess it extra bright because the ATV is docked with the ISS? ...
Hello, I'm switched the format of the e-mail messages coming through the astro newsgroup from "HTML-rich" to "Traditional" because the HTML format was quietly...
Hello, Just photographed the space station as it went over the house: Thumb nail here: http://www.infectionmusic.com/images/thumbiss04apr08.jpg Full size image...
Hi, With the clouds unexpectedly clearing last night I spent a couple of hours last night imaging the moon & Saturn. I've posted these in the photo section. ...
Hi, Some local astronomy news... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7367318.stm <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7367318.stm> Its website is here:- ...
Hello,, ... Watching it now on ITV. At least they spelled Gary Fildes' name right. The BBC didn't. They spelled it 'Fildees' on Breakfast TV. Ha! Graham Darke...
Hi Simon, I'm slightly surprised that some of the members from your society aren't part of the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. As someone once...
Austin, ... Firstly, the quote is inaccurate: "History is made by those who actually turn up." (Jed Barlett, The West Wing, who was probably paraphrasing...
Austin , Your national & local press coverage of the observatory has been impressive. However until recently I’m not too sure how many people at our society...
Hi Simon, The facility will be available to all members whenever they want to use with some simple exceptions. It is proposed (but not yet finalised) to have...
Austin, I am interested in the Kielder observatory, and have taken note of your comments. I have just had an e mail from a lady who wants to go there with her...
Hello Alf, Although the observatory was officially opened and there were a number of events at the weekend, it is not completely finished. There were a number...
Austin, Thank you for your detailed reply. Its something that I'm certainly interested in. Regards Simon --- On Tue, 29/4/08, austinbwmn <bowmana@...>...
Hi There is a lovely two degree conjunction between Mercury & a 1.6 day old moon on Tuesday. I've upload a jpg to the files section to show the scene: ...
I'm going to try to observe this tonight from the farm as long as the north-western horizon is clear. The sun set 8:48 BST & mercury and the moon sets 23:03...
David, The conditions near the horizon don't look great for telescopic views of mercury & the moon. So if you not optimistic i will head local with some...
Hello, ... The conditions here are almost ideal. I went out at about 2110 BST and saw Mercury through binoculars and then again at 2155 through the 5" Mak. I...
David, Surprisingly the west cleared up just in time in for me. Had some nice views of the conjunction through my binoculars. I photographed it too - will post...
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I meant to add :- Should be an interesting to see how easy it is too see Mars - especially as the forecast is for 21 degrees and sunshine on Saturday. Is...
I'm in my garden trying to see this event and I can say I cannot see mars at all! All I've seen in my 4" refractor is the moon and the odd bird! It's not even...
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