'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IntroductionHere is a set of formulae and numbers that I have always wished was in one place. Now they are. Enjoy.f ratio (or focal ratio) = primary mirror focal length…