The front cover of BASIL shows the path of the partial solar eclipse on 8 April 2024, which will be visible from western parts of the UK. Observing highlights of the month include: 8 April: Small partial solar eclipse visible from western UK at sunset 11 April: Mars and Saturn in conjunction (am) 20 April: Jupiter and Uranus […]
The front cover of BASIL shows NASA images of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104) taken at x-ray, optical and infra-red wavelengths, and a combined image. M104 is well-placed for observing during the month. Predicted solar activity, solar images from the GOES SUVI telescope, solar cycle progression, lunar phases and events, solar system finder charts and rise […]
The front cover of BASIL shows a pale green image of the Moon, taken using an Ultra High Contrast filter by BAS member Andrew Grasemann. Solar cycle progression continues to show an upward trend in sunspot numbers over the year – predicted numbers are given for the next 12 months, as solar activity is forecast […]
