Get outdoors and look into the sky at night this April
Get outdoors this month on a clear night and you'll see Saturn, the Lyrids and stars aplenty including those that make up the constellation of Virgo... Continue reading
View ArticleHow to witness the astronomy event of 2012: the transit of Venus
Last observed in 2004, the transit of the planet Venus will be one of, if not, the, astronomy event of 2012. Continue reading
View ArticleSkywatching in June 2012 is more than just about the transit of Venus. Honest!
Get ready for the astronomy highlight of the year and a rare, almost once-in-a-lifetime event - the transit of Venus is a must-witness skywatching experience. Continue reading
View ArticleThe last transit of Venus till 2117
The passage of Venus across the Sun, as viewed from the Earth, was spectacular! Continue reading
View ArticleSkywatching in July 2012
July is a great time of year to watch the sky in the northern hemisphere. In this post, you can find out about the lunar phases, the planets, stars and some of the other things of interest in the sky...
View ArticleSkygazing in August 2012
The annual Perseids meteor shower helps make August a fabulous month for skygazing! Continue reading
View ArticleViewing the October Night Sky
October already and stargazers will be chomping at the bit to get out and view the night sky as it gets darker earlier. Continue reading
View ArticleNovember 2012 Stargazing
Thinking of taking advantage of the dark skies now that it's November? Great! Get out there and gaze upwards - how many of the millions of stars will you be able to see? Continue reading
View ArticleMarch 2013 is a time of change for skywatchers
March skygazing will delight, captivate and on clear nights deliver great views of constellations and planets. The Sun continues to rise earlier each morning and set later each evening (albeit there’s...
View ArticleJanuary 2015 – Stargazing
Happy New Year! Wondering what you can find when you look up to the sky this January 2015? Clear, cold winter nights provide an excellent opportunity for skygazing if you wrap up warm and get prepared....
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