Category Archives: The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night: January 2013

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by

It is a sight we never tire of: each time we gaze up into the sky, so bright and sharp and clear, it is just as wonderous and beautiful as it has always been.  We’ve had far too many cloudy skies here in the … Continue reading →

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Perseid Meteors 2012

Posted on 11 August, 2012 by

Just a reminder for those of you interested, to watch out for the Perseid Meteors tonight, Saturday 11 August (or tomorrow if you miss it).  Here’s a BBC link for more information http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19196174 Look north-east from 11pm onwards.  You’ll need to … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky: January 2012

Posted on 6 December, 2011 by

Montage of The Planets Here is your monthly link to the night sky where you can read about all that is happening in January. http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/ Photographing a full moon requires a small aperture or else you will allow too much light … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky: November 2011

Posted on 10 November, 2011 by

Take a look at this link to the Jodrell Bank astronomy centre for information on what is happening in the night sky this month:  Jupiter is beautifully visible, whilst on the 16th and 17th you may (clouds permitting) be able to see the Leonid … Continue reading →

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August 2011: Perseid Meteor shower

Posted on 14 August, 2011 by

It’s hard to believe it was a year ago this August that we began this blog (website) and that means the Perseid Meteor Shower is once more entering our atmosphere as the Earth passes through a field of debris left by the Swift-Tuttle comet. … Continue reading →

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April: Fly Me To The Moon …

Posted on 30 March, 2011 by

There is plenty to look out for in the night sky during April so follow the link below to find out where and when to look.  You may want to try your hand at photographing the new crescent moon after sunset on 5 April.  … Continue reading →

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February: It’s all in the stars

Posted on 7 February, 2011 by

Here is the first of our new, monthly link to the astronomy website at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire (UK).  The site will tell you everything that’s happening in the night sky during February. Hopefully it will inspire you to take a look … Continue reading →

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The Sky at Night – At Full Speed

Posted on 19 November, 2010 by

(This link was kindly sent in by Bernard Fisher) Here is a short, but beautiful, time-lapse film of the night sky.  http://blog.warehouseexpress.com/movies-from-stills-time-lapse-and-stop-motion/ My own attempt at time-lapse photography has come to a halt for the moment.  I have several hundred shots showing the changing leaf … Continue reading →

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Leonid Meteor Shower

Posted on 18 November, 2010 by

Well, with the weather as it has been this last few nights, I doubt if anyone in Lancashire will have chance to watch the Leonid meteor shower this year.  Such a shame!  In the past I have spent many a fun hour lying on my back … Continue reading →

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Nasa’s Deep Impact Probe Photographs Comet Hartley 2

Posted on 6 November, 2010 by

This is Photography -but not as we know it!  Pictures of Comet Hartley taken 23 million km in space. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11674694

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