Paul, ... I think that the amount of dust between the stars will almost certainly account for much of the missing dark matter/dark energy. I'm having a hard ...
Hello, Comet Swan is now visible in binoculars just before dawn. Currently, it is around 6th magnitude and not far from the star Cor Caroli so it should be ...
In fact, gravitational lensing alone shows that most of the matter of the universe is unseen. The fact that "natura enim simplex est" does not mean that it is...
Frank, ... Until we get a better handle on the Universe, neither of us can prove or disprove this possibility. ... I disagree. I think that the Universe is...
Pretty comprehensive! There's a recommendation to have 100% oxygen - I can just see the neighbours reaction Dave when you drag your binocular deckchair into...
Shhh... don't tell anyone but it looks like it might be a clear night tonight and with a light wind, at least until the moon gets up. I'm tempting fate by...
Hello Dave I’ve been out already with some binoculars (15x50 image stabilized) and spotted Comet 2006 M4/SWAN sitting above the NE horizon close to the ...
Minor correction: I meant NW horizon :-) _____ From: newcastle_astro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newcastle_astro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Jannetta ...
Folks, This is just a reminder of some forthcoming events. o Northumberland A. S. Thursday October 12th 2006 at 7.30pm Observing Session (weather permitting) o...
Hello, There's an ugly rumour going around that it might just be clear this evening. If so, I will attempt to locate Comet Swan. Anyone else up for it? This...
I'll keep a lookout but doesn't look good here at the minute. If it looks better towards sundown I'll set the scope up and try and image it. I'll try and put...
Success, with two people. All we need is clear skies now, not very hopeful for tonight though. But as it's now been proved to work I'll post a message next...
Ok, I'm going to tempt fate. Scope is being set up now. Here is the link http://82.39.13.149:8080 it's a dynamic IP address so it will change each time. If...
Dave, I'm on an iMac so don't have anything more sophisticated than the image viewer option. Let's see what happens!! :) :) :) David -- Infection Music...
Just doing a camera change, so if you can't get on for a few mins just wait and try again. Seen about 4 people on so it looks a goer, at the moment Dave ... ...
Well it was a partial succcess. Unfortunately the comet was behind a tree. I couldn't understand how bad the images were until I took the gear down. I'd...
Dave, ... It was fantastic at around 5am this morning. Very clear sky and with Orion high int he south. Not going to Keilder but I hope you have a good time....
Paul, ... A stall, a couple of telescopes plus some enthusiastic members to jolly folk along. Again, if I had gotten my act together, then someone could have...
Folks, The star party is tonight. The weather looks dreadful ...however... the BBC Weather reports show a window in the cloud over Northumberland between 1700...
David, If you were driving from Newcastle is the Vallum Farm on the left or right after the Robin Hood Pub? Yes I would be up for regular meetings. If we...
Simon, ... It's on the left. Approach the Robin Hood, slow down, indicate left and then look for a small wooden sign. ... ... dependant upon the weather. I...
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a clear sky predictor as in http://cleardarksky.com/csk/ "...an attempt to show at a glance when, in the next 48 hours, we might...
Just a thanks to Alf who I think organised the venue, it was great and totally unexpected food and drink. Wish I hadn't had my tea now. And, clear skies as an...
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