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Observing season finale at Dalby Forest

Friday 1st March was the 2012/13 observing season finale at Dalby Forest, as the dark winter nights give way for the lighter nights of British Summer Time (BST) later in the month.  Despite a promising forecast earlier in the day, … Continue reading






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BBC Stargazing LIVE event at RSPB Bempton – Saturday 23rd February

Saturday 23rd February saw our final BBC Stargazing LIVE event of the 2013 season at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.  As with the January event, a good turnout was at Bempton with over 50 members of the public despite the cloudy weather … Continue reading






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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






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Tonight’s BBC Stargazing LIVE at RSPB Bempton

Even Professor Brian Cox cannot guarantee clear skies for his BBC Stargazing LIVE events and the weather doesn’t seem to be on our side at the moment.  However, don’t be put off.  One thing that amateur astronomers are well used … Continue reading






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BBC Stargazing LIVE event at RSPB Bempton fully booked

The BBC Stargazing LIVE event to be held on Saturday 12th January at the RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve has now been fully booked.  If you were intending on attending this event, please still contact the RSPB at Bempton (01262 … Continue reading






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First of three Stargazing LIVE observing events a huge success for society

Friday 4th January 2013 saw the first BBC Stargazing LIVE event to be held by Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society at the Low Dalby Astronomy Centre.  Despite a mixed weather forecast, the night turned out to be virtually cloudless and … Continue reading






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BBC Stargazing LIVE events to be run by SARAS during January and February 2013

The first couple of months of 2013 sees a busy period for members of Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society.  Once again, the BBC are airing Stargazing LIVE, presented by Prof. Brian Cox and Dara O’Briain on BBC2 between the 8th … Continue reading






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BBC Stargazing LIVE event at RSPB Bempton – Saturday 12th January

Arrangements have now been confirmed for the joint event between SARAS and the RSPB at Bempton, East Yorkshire to coincide with BBC Stargazing LIVE 2013.  The poster on the left gives details (opens in a new window). As previously stated … Continue reading






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