Monthly society meetings continue with the next meeting on April 1st (tonight). The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill site - formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus). Start time is 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings ]
The society have once again been invited to host an event by NYMR at their Stape Outstation site on April 4th.
[Read more about NYMR - Outreach Event at the Stape Outstation]
Time again for our monthly review of observing sessions (or lack of) spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
The lecture was in aid of the 10th anniversary of Dark Sky Festivals hosted by North Yorkshire Moors National Parks (NYMNP) authority and was held at Sneaton Castle - Whitby. Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock was the guest speaker. Mark and Richard give their thoughts on the evening. [Read more about Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock Lecture - Sneaton Castle. ]
Monthly society meetings continue with the next meeting on March 4th. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill site - formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus). Start time is 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings ]
Our first visit to this venue was highly rewarding. The clear skies enabled outdoor observations, while the high level of public interest justified presentations inside the centre as well. [Read more about Star Party - National Trust Ravenscar Visitors Centre]
The events held at Whitby Youth Hostel during the half-term week to coincide with the Dark Skies Festival were predictably influenced by our weather. However, observations were possible at the second event, albeit in chilly conditions. [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Events - Feb 16th & Feb 18th]
Time again for our monthly review of observing sessions (or lack of) spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
Monthly society meetings continue with the next meeting on February 4th. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill site - formally Caedmon College - Nornanby Campus). Start time is 7:30pm. [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings - Paul Cass Talk. ]
We have a busy schedule of Star Party/Outreach events pencilled in for February and the coming months. Will it be plan A, or plan B? [Read more about WDAS Star Party Schedule - February ]
Time again for our monthly review of observing sessions (or lack of) spent at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
Society members gathered for the 2024 Christmas meal, or, what we like to refer to as 'the Winter Solstice Celebration! [Read more about Society Solstice Celebration Meal 2024]
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 05:24 | 20:34 |
| Civil Twilight | 04:42 | 21:16 |
| Nautical Twilight | 03:45 | 22:13 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 02:26 | 23:32 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 06:11 | 01:00 |
