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Kilonovae and high energy explosions - multi-messenger astronomy, by Professor Stephen Smartt
The Flamsteed Astronomy Society hosted an engaging evening at Queen's House that began with a news roundup by committee member Paul May,...

Mike Meynell
May 13, 20244 min read
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Under the April Skies: Final Blackheath Observing Event of the 2023/24 Season: 13 April 2024
As the April skies cleared on the evening of Saturday 13th April, our stalwart Blackheath observing volunteers gathered on Blackheath for...

Mike Meynell
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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The Moon's Brief Cameo: A Cloudy Observing Session on Blackheath: 17 March 2024
In an act that balanced on the fine line between hope and audacity, we ventured into the unknown with our observing event at Blackheath...

Mike Meynell
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Starry Skies and Rare Sights: Comet Encounters and Meteor Delights
After our first cancellation of a Blackheath observing event in January, we were eager to get back on track this month, leading us to...

Mike Meynell
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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Tantalising clear skies, and wind - Great Equatorial Telescope Viewing – 9th January 2024
About 20 members ventured into the cold and joined us for our latest GET night last night. And about half of the guests were members for...

Poly Philippou
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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Wind, Wonders, and Whirling Telescopes: Blackheath Observing Event – 10 December 2023
When the Wind Blows The night was clear, the stars were out, but so was the wind. Our recent Blackheath Observing Event was a tale of two...

Mike Meynell
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Astrophotography Workshop - 30 November 2023
Per ardua ad astra Unless of course you attended this excellent astrophotography workshop in which Mike Meynell significantly reduced the...

Paul May
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Great Equatorial Telescope Viewing - 28 November 2023
By Jove, it's Jupiter! What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well obviously quite a lot. They also built this incredible Great...

Paul May
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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A Dampened but Spirited Affair: Blackheath Observing Event – 11 November 2023
Despite the misty veil that the London skies draped over us, the Blackheath observing event on Saturday night was far from a washout....

Mike Meynell
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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GET’s Back: Great Equatorial Telescope Viewing - 7 November 2023
A new season of the popular Viewing with the Great (and very old!) Equatorial Telescope commenced on Tuesday, this week.

Tej Dyal
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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Unlocking the Heavens: Telescope Workshop - 26 October 2023
Our recent telescope workshop was a resounding success. A massive thank you to all participants, and a special shout-out to our eight...

Mike Meynell
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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A Fairground of Stars: Our Fourth Consecutive Blackheath Observing Event - 22 October 2023
A Stellar Sequence It's not every day we can say we've held four consecutive uncancelled Blackheath observing events, and to think it's...

Mike Meynell
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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Celestial Delights: A Memorable Evening on Blackheath - 14th October 2023
Report of our Blackheath Observing session on Saturday 14th October 2023

Mike Meynell
Oct 14, 20233 min read
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A Stellar Night for All: Blackheath Observing Report - 23rd September 2023
An unforgettable night at Blackheath! Saturn, Jupiter's moons, and deep-sky wonders had us all in awe.

Mike Meynell
Sep 23, 20233 min read
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Rolling the Dice with British Weather: Blackheath Observing Report - 16th September 2023
Report on our Blackheath Observing session on Saturday 16th September 2023.

Mike Meynell
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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