West Didsbury Astronomical Society

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

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‘The Solarcan’ by Phil Brocklebank

February 12, 2023 Phil Brocklebank 0
Please click here or scroll through the link below for more information on this fascinating and rewarding type of astrophotography by Phil Brocklebank. ‘Solarcans’ and […]

‘Look up to the Sky’ Opposition and Elongation explained – August 2022

August 11, 2022 Annette Hunsley 0

Photographic resources

January 27, 2021 Andrew Huggett 0
by Andrew Huggett Following the first astrophotography ‘Zoom’ workshop of Monday, 25 January 2021. This page was added to the website as a central point […]

Tales from the Eyepiece: ‘Magic with Mirrors!’

November 12, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley I’m used to having unconventional days at work but had no idea that on this particular Tuesday I would be roaring down […]

A brief guide to optical instruments for beginners

October 29, 2019 Jason Woolley 0
by Jason Woolley 1. Binoculars Don’t ignore the humble binoculars – they’re often better than the cheaper types of telescopes. 8×50 or 10x50s are probably […]

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Dec
11
Mon
2023
7:00 pm ‘The Space Orchestra’ @ Nazarene Theological College
‘The Space Orchestra’ @ Nazarene Theological College
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘The Space Orchestra’ @ Nazarene Theological College
‘The Space Orchestra’ A talk by Dr. Rene Breton, University of Manchester Have you ever wondered what space sounds like? Our Universe is populated with [...]
Jan
15
Mon
2024
7:00 pm ‘Pioneering Women of the British... @ Nazarene Theological College
‘Pioneering Women of the British... @ Nazarene Theological College
Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Pioneering Women of the British Astronomical Association’ @ Nazarene Theological College
‘Pioneering Women of the British Astronomical Association’ A talk by Mike Frost, BAA Historical Section Director This talk tells the stories of many of the [...]
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