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Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest held during the autumn and winter months. Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country. The … Continue readingFeb18Fri202219:45 Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: P... @ Ayton Village HallAyton Meeting – Guest Speaker: P... @ Ayton Village HallFeb 18 @ 19:45 – 21:30
Friday 18th February 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall Ayton meeting – Guest Speaker: Prof. Brad Gibson of the University of Hull will be presenting “Building Galaxies with Computers” – 18th February 2022 Free … Continue readingMar4Fri202220:00 Public Stargazing in Dalby Fores... @ Low Dalby Astronomy CentrePublic Stargazing in Dalby Fores... @ Low Dalby Astronomy CentreMar 4 @ 20:00 – 21:30Our regular public stargazing at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre in Dalby Forest held during the autumn and winter months. Come and see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies under one of the darkest skies in the country. The … Continue readingMar18Fri202219:45 Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: D... @ Ayton Village HallAyton Meeting – Guest Speaker: D... @ Ayton Village HallMar 18 @ 19:45 – 21:30
Friday 18th March 2022 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall Ayton meeting – Guest Speaker: Dr David Benoit, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Physics and Astrochemistry at Hull University will be presenting “Chemistry on a comet” – 18th March 2022 “David was … Continue reading Ephemeris
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Starfest 2013 details announced
We are pleased to announce the details have been finalised for our 13th Annual Starfest in Dalby Forest. All society members should have received their email and booking form today. For regular attendees, details will be on their way to … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Member events, News, Starfest
Tagged Adderstone Field, astronomy, astrophotography, Dalby Forest, Dark Sky Discovery, Juergen Schmoll, Milky Way class, Starfest, Starfest 2013
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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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Observatory Maintenance Underway
Some of our members braved the snow today to give the observatories at Dalby Forest a good clean inside and out. The snow was pretty deep and we literally had to dig our way to the dome doors. The observatory domes are … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, News, Observatories
Tagged BBC Stargazing Live, Dalby Forest, domes, Events (Public), Low Dalby Astronomy Centre, maintenance, observatories, Public Observing, solar observing, telescope
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3rd Scarborough (St. Marks) Guides start work towards their Space “Go-For-It”.
Despite the bad weather recently, Andy Exton attended 3rd Scarborough (St. Marks) Guides on the evening of Wednesday 23rd January. The Girl Guides are working towards their Space “Go-For-It” award and although the evening was against them for observing through … Continue reading
Posted in News, Public Outreach, Scouts / Guides
Tagged 3rd Scarborough (St. Marks) Guides, Andy Exton FRAS, Asteroids, Cassiopeia, Comets, Dobsonian, Galaxies, Guides, Nebulae, Orion, Pegasus, Planets, Pointers, Solar System, Star Clusters, Sun, Talk, telescope, Ursa Major
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Members Night Cancelled
After keeping a close eye on the weather, we have decided to cancel tomorrow night’s Members Night at Sawdon Village Hall due to the further snowfall forecast. Safety has to be our ultimate priority, and snow and icy roads are … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Meetings, Member events, News
Tagged Ayton Village Hall, BBC, Dalby Forest, Dark Sky Discovery, Events (Members), Events (Public), Messier Marathon, Paul Money FRAS FBIS, Public Observing, Sawdon Village Hall, Sky at Night
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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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Andy Exton FRAS on BBC Tees, Brigid and Dave show – 13th January 2013
Society secretary Andy Exton FRAS made his first live radio appearance on the morning of Sunday 13th January 2013. Andy was approached to appear on the Brigid and Dave show on BBC Tees to be interviewed about the recent announcement … Continue reading
Posted in Media, News
Tagged Andy Exton FRAS, BBC Tees, Dark Sky Discovery, Low Dalby Astronomy Centre, Media, Milky Way class
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John Harper FRAS on the Jonathan Cowap show, BBC Radio York – 10th Jan 2013
Honorary President John Harper FRAS was interviewed on the Jonathan Cowap show on BBC Radio York on the morning of 10th January 2013. John discussed our award of dark sky status for Dalby Forest, the impact of BBC Stargazing LIVE … Continue reading
Posted in Media, News
Tagged BBC Radio York, Dark Sky Discovery, John Harper FRAS, Low Dalby Astronomy Centre, Media, Milky Way class
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