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Dark Matter (Why is it dark? Does it Matter?) – Dr. Steve Barrett

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  • Post published:6th April 2021
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Lockdown Lectures - On the 2nd March 2021, our good friend Dr. Steve Barrett gave a talk to the Causeway U3A group and has kindly shared his lecture slides and…

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My Early Years In Astronomy by John McConnell FRAS

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  • Post published:8th December 2020
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'It is horrifying to look back and realise that my interest in astronomy started before the so called 'space race' but that is exactly what happened'.My earliest memory of being…

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Amateur Astronomy (Getting Started) – by Stevie Beasant

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  • Post published:8th November 2020
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Amateur astronomy is a hobby which is becoming more and more popular. Television programmes like Stargazing Live has been a big influence, and there are now plenty of documentaries on…

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Mars at Opposition – October 2020 by Stevie Beasant

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  • Post published:2nd October 2020
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The opposition of Mars in October 2020 will be the best for several years, and this is a great opportunity to see the planet. It is currently in the constellation…

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Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise by Martin McKenna

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  • Post published:2nd September 2020
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When will the next bright comet appear? This was the question on every stargazer’s mind over the last few years. On average a good naked eye comet should appear every…

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Visual comet hunting – A deeper look by Martin McKenna

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  • Post published:9th August 2020
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Resident comet hunter and EAAS member, Martin McKenna has been observing comets since 1997 and has made it his passion in the field of astronomy. He has clocked up over…

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Why observe comets? by Martin McKenna

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  • Post published:9th August 2020
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Resident comet hunter and EAAS member, Martin McKenna has been observing comets since 1997 and has made it his passion in the field of astronomy. He has clocked up over…

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Visual Comet Hunting by Martin McKenna

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  • Post published:9th August 2020
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INTRODUCTIONVisual comet hunting is the systematic search for undiscovered comets by the visual amateur observer using the naked eye, binoculars or telescope. It is a way of exploring the entire…

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Saturn, The Lord Of The Rings

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  • Post published:9th August 2020
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December 2003On New Years Eve the planet Saturn will be closer to Earth and brighter than at any time in three decades. All month long, everyone can enjoy Saturn at…

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Choosing Your First Telescope

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  • Post published:8th August 2020
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Choosing Your First Telescope - A Beginner's Guide by Stevie Beasant & Eamonn KeyesA question which keeps popping up over and over again on the NIAAS forum is "How do…

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