The front cover shows an image of NGC 1491, the Fossil Footprint Nebula in Perseus, recently taken by BAS member Chris Lee. Monthly observing opportunities: 2 August: Mercury reaches greatest western elongation (morning) 12 August: See a significant partial solar eclipse (evening) (Join the BAS for viewing the partial solar eclipse at the Sea Walls, […]
The front cover of BASIL shows an image of the Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27), taken by BAS member Simon Smith, using a SeeStar S50. Observing highlights of the month include: 1 August: Waning crescent Moon lies near M35 after rising (am) 5 August: Jupiter, Mars and Aldebaran form a right-angled triangle (am) 9 August: Double shadow transit of Jupiter (am) […]
The front cover of August’s BASIL shows progress with the installation of the foundations for the Star-Chair 3000 – an electrically driven, joystick controlled large binocular (6-inch) observing chair. Since this photograph was taken, the concrete pour has taken place and preparations are being made for the installation of the shed which will house the […]
