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Aug12Thu2021all-day StarFest 2021 @ Adderstone Field, Dalby ForestStarFest 2021 @ Adderstone Field, Dalby ForestAug 12 – Aug 16 all-dayDalby StarFest 2021 Thursday 12th August – Monday 16th August 2021 Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire Details of the 2019 event are available at: http://www.scarborough-ryedale-as.org.uk/saras/starfest/starfest-2021/ Daily Sunrise/Sunset
Current Time 07:44
Current Event Nautical Twilight
Astronomical Twilight starts 06:56
Nautical Twilight starts 07:38
Civil Twilight starts 08:23
SUNRISE 09:04 SUNSET 17:13
Civil Twilight ends 17:54
Nautical Twilight ends 18:39
Astronomical Twilight ends 19:21
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Moon in Pisces
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Tag Archives: Galilean Satellites
Founder talks about the Moon at March meeting
Society founder and Honorary President John Harper spoke to society members and visitors at the 21st March 2014 meeting of the society held at Ayton Village Hall. The content of John’s talk was all about our nearest neighbour in space, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Guest Speakers, Meetings, News
Tagged Apogee, Ayton Village Hall, Earth, Eclipse, Galilean Satellites, John Harper FRAS, Moon, Perigee, Saturn, soloar system, Thea, Titan
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Astronomy Night at Allerston Youth Group – 19th February
Society secretary Andy Exton FRAS visited the Youth Group from Allerston at Allerston Village Hall on Wednesday 19th February. Luckily a part clear sky was forecast and Andy was able to show the group of youngsters a number of objects … Continue reading
Posted in News, Public Outreach
Tagged Allerston, Allerston Village Hall, Andy Exton FRAS, Galilean Satellites, Jupiter, Pleiades, Solar System
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Two more Cub Scout groups on their way to achieving their Astronomy badge
On Monday night society secretary Andy Exton FRAS travelled to Whitby to visit Eskmouth (Whitby) Cubs and help them start their Astronomy badge. The 15 Cubs had a presentation to cover the knowledge required to pass their badge, such as … Continue reading
Posted in News, Public Outreach, Scouts / Guides
Tagged Andy Exton FRAS, Asteroids, astronomy, constellations, Cubs, Dobsonian, First Scarborough, Galilean Satellites, Jupiter, Moon, night sky, Planets, Plough, Polaris, Scouts, Skywatcher, Solar System, telescope, Whitby
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Jupiter Delights Visitors at RSPB Bempton
Despite poor weather, including the odd flake of snow, the RSPB Stargazing LIVE event was enjoyed by all. We are still awaiting confirmation from the RSPB on final figures, but we estimate an attendance of around 70 members of the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, News, Observing
Tagged Andy Exton FRAS, BBC Stargazing Live, Bempton, binoculars, Bob Christy, Cassiopeia, constellations, Dalby Forest, Events (Public), Galilean Satellites, ISS, Jupiter, Orion, Plough, Polaris, RSPB, Satellites, Solar System, Taurus, telescope, winter sky
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