Oct.12, 2022

Sky Notes - November 2022

In this month's edition:

  • Planetary Skylights.
  • Partial Solar Eclipse Report.
  • November Meteors.
  • November Night Sky.
  • November 2022 Sky Charts.

  [Read more about Sky Notes - November 2022]

By Mark D
Oct.18, 2022

Westerdale Event - 2022

Our annual visit to Westerdale on Friday October 14th again coincided with clear skies, allowing observations vitually from the start of what turned out to be a very enjoyable event.  [Read more about Westerdale Event - 2022]

By Mark D
Oct.23, 2022

NASA Proposes New Artemis Launch Window Date

Will it be fourth time lucky for the Artemis 1 SLS rocket launch. NASA hope so after two scrubbed attempts and a enforced roll back...  [Read more about NASA Proposes New Artemis Launch Window Date]

By Mark D
Oct.23, 2022

Fox and Hounds - Evening Among the Stars Event

The event at the Fox and Hounds on Oct 22nd proved to be a tremendous success, with huge interest shown, even though skies were partly cloudy...   

 

 

 

 

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By Mark D
Oct.30, 2022

Society Monthly Meetings and Observatory Open Nights

Monthly meetings of the WDAS have now resumed after the summer recess. You can locate us at Caedmon College - Normanby Campus. The next meeting is on Tuesday November 1st (tonight) from 19:30hrs.   [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings and Observatory Open Nights ]

By Mark D
Oct.30, 2022

Society Monthly Meetings and Observatory Open Nights

Monthly meetings of the WDAS have now resumed after the summer recess. You can locate us at Caedmon College - Normanby Campus. The next meeting is on Tuesday November 1st (tonight) from 19:30hrs.   [Read more about Society Monthly Meetings and Observatory Open Nights ]

By Mark D
Oct.30, 2022

Yearbook of Astronomy 2023

Sadly the Yearbook of Astronomy Convention organised by Brian Jones, editor of the Yearbook of Astronomy did not take place due to poor ticket sales. The next edition of the Yearbook is now out however- The Yearbook of Astronomy 2023.  [Read more about Yearbook of Astronomy 2023]

By Mark D
Oct.31, 2022

Society Christmas Meal 2022

The WDAS society Christmas meal will soon be booked (after the Novemeber meeting) So, if you would like to attend - contact Mark - details within.   [Read more about Society Christmas Meal 2022]

By Mark D
Events
WDAS October Monthly Meeting

Caedmon College Normanby Site (you may know it as Whitby College or Whitby School), Room H1.

In Members' monthly meetings we usually take a tour of the night sky for the coming month using the Planetarium program. Have talks and presentations on various topics of astronomy/space etc, and discuss future events etc. New members welcome.

 

Date:
4 October, 2022 - 19:30 to 21:15
Address:
Room H1, Caedmon College, Normanby Site (Whitby School)
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
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Westerdale Star Party

We shall once again be travelling over to Westerdale to host a star party on Friday Oct 14th.

The venue will be the village hall / car park area within the village. Start time is 19:00h for the public. 

Date:
14 October, 2022 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
West of Main Street
near YO21 2DT Westerdale
United Kingdom
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Fox & Hounds Inn, Ainthorpe - Star Party - An Evening Among the Stars

Hosts Vicky and Colin of the Fox & Hounds Hotel - Ainthorpe and ourselves are hosting a Star Party event from the hotel under the dark skies of the North York Moors. The event will be augmented by a 'Winter Cook Out'.
 

Date:
22 October, 2022 - 19:00 to 21:00
Address:
The Fox & Hounds Inn
Ainthorpe Danby
YO21 2LD Whitby
United Kingdom
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Observing Night

Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Caedmaon College - Normanby campus (formally Whitby College).

Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on tel 01947 605516.

Date:
23 October, 2022 - 19:15 to 21:15
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Caedmon School Normandy Site (Whitby School)
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
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GB