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BASIL January 2024

The front cover of BASIL shows an image of M81, M82 and NGC 3077, taken by BAS member Jane Clark.

Observing highlights of the month include:

• 1 January: Comet 144P/Kushida lies 2° south of Uranus
• 4 January: Quadrantid meteor shower peak (am)
• 7 January: Double shadow transit of Jupiter, from 02:09 UT until setting
• 18 January: Jupiter lies 2° south of first quarter Moon (pm)
• 22 January: Jewelled Handle clair-obscur visible on the Moon (am)

The Orion constellation is well placed for observing this month and star charts, major stars and DSO information are provided.

23 well placed observing targets for the month are listed on p24-25.

Society News includes meetings and events planned for January onwards and photos from our BAS Christmas party in December.