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Partial Lunar Eclipse – 16 July 2019

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Neil Graham

SCARBOROUGH & RYEDALE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY will be hosting a Public Observing Night at the Holbeck Car Park, at the end of SEA CLIFF ROAD, on the night of the eclipse (weather permitting) to give you the chance, not only to … Continue reading →






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S&RAS at Dalby Explorer Day 2019

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Neil Graham

S&RAS members will be at the Dalby Explorer Day on Sunday 7th July 2019, 10:30 – 15:30. The theme this year is “100 years” and we will be showcasing how astronomical knowledge and technology has changed in the last century. … Continue reading →






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Update: Stargazing @ Dalby 1st Feb

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Neil Graham

Currently we are still planning on running the event tonight however I have been contacted by the Rangers at Dalby to say that have had a couple of inches of snow overnight with more expected this afternoon. If the further … Continue reading →






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SARAS at Ayton Gala 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS were present at Ayton Gala again this year and we drew in quite a lot of people Thanks to John Harper, Sheila Anderson, Jon Mortimer and Neil Graham for their assistance. The weather was kind and allowed solar viewing, … Continue reading →






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S&RAS at Dalby Explorer Day 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Neil Graham

S&RAS were invited once again to the Dalby Explorer Day on Sunday 8th July 2018. Howard Watson, Neil Graham, John Harper & Sheila Anderson opened the Domes for the public to see the 12″ Meade SCT and 12″ Skywatcher Lightbridge … Continue reading →






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