The front cover of BASIL shows a photo of the recent visit to the Failand Observatory by the University of Bristol Physics Society and more information on the visit is given on pages 18-19 and 28. Members’ images this month include: M45 (the Pleiades) by Mikhail Fahad. The Perseus Double Cluster by Richard Bennett. The […]
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 an image of the recent (25 October 2022) partial solar eclipse, taken by David Bennett (BAS) at the Cyril Swindin Observatory in Failand. Predicted solar activity, solar cycle progression, planetary observing notes, finder charts and rise / set times are reported for November. Solar activity continues to increase with […]
The front cover of BASIL shows an image of the Great Cygnus Wall, by BAS member Chris Lee. Predicted solar activity, solar cycle progression, planetary observing notes, finder charts and rise / set times are reported for October. Solar activity continues to increase with enhanced activity forecast due to Coronal Hole High Speed Streams (CH […]
