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

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

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

(more photos)

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 →

More information:BDAA Events / International Astronomy Show

The Belt of Venus is a pinkish glow that appeared in the evening sky shortly after sunset. (more information & photos)

The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger ionized gas region IC 1396 located in the constellation Cephus (The King). Guides to the night skyDeep Sky Object: IC1396 (Elephant’s Trust Nebula)Constellation: Cephus (The King)

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom HanksBSL screening on the following dates: OMore information for venue & book tickets

The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M1, NGC 1952) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus (The Bull). Guides to the night skyDeep Sky Object: M1 (The Crab Nebula)Constellation: Taurus (The Bull)