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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…

'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…

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…