Derekscope

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

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.

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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 advancements in the field where I enjoyed.

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More information:
BDAA Events / International Astronomy Show

The Belt of Venus is a pinkish glow that appeared in the evening sky shortly after sunset.

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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 sky
Deep Sky Object: IC1396 (Elephant’s Trust Nebula)
Constellation: Cephus (The King)

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
BSL screening on the following dates:

• Monday 1st April at 5pm & 6pm
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• Sunday 7th April at 10am & 11am
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• Wednesday 15th May at 2pm & 3pm
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• Sunday 2nd June at 3pm & 4pm

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