Eclipses on Mars by Apostolos Christou
Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. These are very small, about 20 and 10 km across respectively. They are also much closer to Mars than the Moon is to the Earth. Phobos,…
The Star of Bethlehem
It seems that every year, the age-old question of the possible origin of the Star of Bethlehem is asked to stargazers. Was the so-called Christmas Star an unusual, eye-catching gathering…
Encke Comet visible in Southern Hemisphere
Copyright©1997 by Gordon Garradd (Australia) This photo of periodic comet Encke was obtained by G. Garradd on 1997 June 5. It was a 100-second exposure obtained with a 25-cm Newtonian…
Venus Transit 2004
Venus Transit 2004 On Tuesday 8th June, children will join amateur and professional astronomers to witness one of the rarest events seen from the British Isles. The planet Venus will pass…
Deep Impact Is Coming (Comet Tempel)
Deep Impact Is Coming (Comet Tempel) Following a communication from our Chairman, the EAAS are delighted to have received an article from world renowned comet expert Dr Donald K Yeomans. It's…
Comet C/2006 M4 (Swan)
A COMET TO ENJOYby Martin McKennaComet SWAN is currently the brightest comet in the night sky and its swim through the evening sky keeps it very well placed for observation…
Constellations: Ursa Major
Probably the best known and third largest, of all the constellations, Ursa Major is also known as the Plough, Big Dipper, the Great Bear or Saucepan. It is used as…
Constellations: Corona Borealis and Bootes
With the exception of Alphecca (Gemma), Corona Borealis, the northern Crown, is a faint constellation of the Northern Hemisphere, and is the counterpart to Corona Australis - The Southern Crown - in…
Constellations: Hercules and Lyra
Although the 5th largest constellation in the sky, Hercules is not very prominent. It represents a kneeling man with one foot on the head of the dragon Draco.Look out for M13…
Constellations: Cygnus
Also known as The Northern Cross, Cygnus is a constellation of the Northern Hemisphere. Cygnus represents a flying swan located in the Milky Way. The principal star, Deneb, which marks…