Author Archives: Derek

Shadow Transit

Posted on 21 November 2024 by Derek

A shadow transit of Europa is when the shadow of Jupiter’s moon Europa passes across the face of Jupiter.

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Jupiter & Io

Posted on 20 November 2024 by Derek

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Comet

Posted on 19 October 2024 by Derek

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was seen by a naked-eye from my outside location of Milton Keynes.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink

Posted on 17 October 2024 by Derek

Starlink are visible to the unaided eye ~ a string of pearls or a “train” of bright lights moving across the night sky.

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Caught a comet

Posted on 17 October 2024 by Derek

Caught the comet tonight, easy naked eye object despite bright moonlight. Long tail, also naked eye visible.

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Night of the Northern Lights

Posted on 10 October 2024 by Derek

This short movie illustrates what has been seen from the campsite at Kelling Heath, Norfolk.

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Northern Lights!

Posted on 10 October 2024 by Derek

Camping under the Northern Lights at Norfolk. (more photos)

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Deaf Astronomers under the stars

Posted on 10 October 2024 by Derek

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International Astronomy Show 2024(Saturday 14th September 2024) This event attracted amateur astronomers from across the country, a wide range of vendors and guest exhibitors, and passionate astronomy lovers under one roof to celebrate the wonders of the universe and explore the latest … Continue reading →