The front cover of BASIL shows excerpts from the BBC Four 'Star Men' documentary, first screened in 2007. A number of BAS members were interviewed during the filming and we will show the full video at the Members' Talk Night on 25th June.
Solar system information includes planetary observing data and observing Asteroid 4 (Vesta).
Visible passes of the ISS and the UK Prospero satellite are given for the month.
25 astronomical events and 18 observing targets for the month are listed.
There is a partial solar eclipse on 10th June and observing details are given. BAS Observatory Director David Bennett is planning to livestream the solar eclipse for members from the Failand Observatory.
Featured observing targets for the month are M5, M10, M12, M13, M92 and the variable double star Rasalgethi.
There are two asteroid occultations during the month and information has been provided by BAS member Nigel Wakefield.
Society News includes talks scheduled for June to August 2021 and additional information on the BBC Four documentary 'Star Men'.
