For our main talk for this evening, Nick will be demonstrating Skytools 4 – Planning software that few astronomers have heard of. Rather than end up looking at the same tired old Messiers you’ve seen multiple times, Skytools will access nearly every astronomical database out there and based on your location, your chosen observing time – now or in the future, what will look good through the equipment you own and the sky conditions…
Our Next Meeting – 19th, December: Summercourt
A Christmas jumper and mince pie meeting. Bring either of these along for our last meeting of 2024. There is no formal programme arranged, but it would be good to listen to members thoughts on how they thought their astronomy went during 2024. Where there any observing or imaging highlights of the year that you enjoyed. Did you read any good books or view a Youtube that you really liked and wish to share…
KA Star Party at LLanhydrock : 7, December
The second Star party we had planned for the 7th December at National Trust Llanhydrock has been cancelled due to forecast of high winds. We hope to be able to organise further star parties during early 2025 and will announce those here on our website when we have further details.
Our Next Meeting: 21, November – Summercourt
It’s that time of year again folks. QUIZ NIGHT. Surprisingly one of our most popular club events at this time of year! Now’s the time to dig out your old copy of Trivial Pursuit and brush up on your general knowledge. We meet at 19:00 for a 19:30 Kick-off. Meeting Leaders Frank and Phil
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)
The press are calling C/2023 A3, ‘Comet of the century’ A slight exaggeration perhaps, but it is certainly the best we have seen since C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) back in 2020. This is the view you get if you look towards the West for the next couple of weeks. The markings show date ( sorry, only available in American Month, then Day format) and the best optimum viewing time. C/2023 A3 is now at a…
Sun and Stars – 9th November: Carnewas
EVENT UPDATE. Looking at the cloud forecast, a decision has just been made to cancel the Sun & Stars event tonight. Exact location details are as follows Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoT1DmPnF3o3fDTQ8 What3Words: ///food.energy.grief