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Collecting meteorites
Owning a piece of the early solar system Since joining the UK Meteor Monitoring Network Project my interest in meteors, their compositions and origins is growing. Whilst tucked up in…
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Dark Adaptation
We all know it takes time for the eyes to adapt to the dark, but have you ever wondered why? It is all down to the chemical process that occur…
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Meteors and FAQs!
Meteoroids, Meteors and Meteorites – Frequently Asked Questions What is a meteor? A meteor is actually a phenomenon of light. It is the visible path of a meteoroid as it…
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Star charts
Getting to grips with star charts: by a novice for novices Venus and Jupiter are unmissable and unforgettable sights in the night sky when they are in the right part…
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Delta Cephei
Steve Baker wrote a very interesting piece about Delta Cephei in a recent newsletter. I have copied this here and added a bit more information about how to observe it.…
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Orion
Dominating the night sky in the winter months, the constellation of Orion is a favourite constellation for many people. It is an easy one to spot – just look for…
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Tribute to John Moore
It is with deep regret that we announce the sad news of the death of John Moore a member of Farnham AS. John joined our society over ten years ago…
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Hercules
The Constellation of Hercules Image credit : Torsten Bronger CC BY-SA3.0 Published in seasky.org The constellation of Hercules, named after the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles,…
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Variable Stars: U Orionis
U Orionis Observing Notes 2007-2009 The British Astronomical Association made U Orionis, a long-period variable or “Mira” star, its variable star of year for 2008. This star varies over a…
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Astro Hacks: Tripod and mount leveling
It’s always a challenge to level the tripod for an equatorial and a few years go I started using a two-axis level with one leg at each of the three…