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Worth the Wait: A Clear Night of Pleiades and Planets - Blackheath Observing, Sunday 23 November 2025
After last week’s abandoned attempt, it was a relief to arrive on Blackheath and see the sky behaving exactly as promised. Clear from horizon to zenith, and staying that way until around 10pm, it set the scene for one of the most relaxed sessions we’ve had in quite some time. Compare and contrast - the sky over Blackheath on Sunday 16th November, compared to Sunday 23rd November! Pictures by Phil Benson and Eddie Cantello It wasn’t a busy night in terms of public turnout – ar

Mike Meynell
6 days ago3 min read
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Millions of Light Years Up, Metres in Front – Blackheath Observing, Sunday 28 September 2025
It was one of those nights that will linger in the memory for a long time – not for flawless skies or perfect observing conditions, but...

Mike Meynell
Sep 273 min read
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Saturn Steals the Show at Blackheath – 13 September 2025
After the huge crowds for last week’s lunar eclipse event, our latest Blackheath observing session on Saturday 13 September was a much...

Mike Meynell
Sep 122 min read
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Icy Optics, Starry Skies: Planets, Nebulae & a Big Crowd at Blackheath - Saturday 1st February 2025
After what felt like an eternity without a public observing session – our last successful Blackheath event was all the way back on 12th...

Mike Meynell
Feb 13 min read
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Hazy Clouds and Big Crowds: Saturn and Telescopes Galore at Blackheath - 5 October 2024
Last night’s Blackheath observing session was another great success, with around 80 visitors joining us under mostly clear skies. Despite...

Mike Meynell
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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From a Red Moon to Double Stars: Friday Observing at Blackheath - 20 September 2024
When the weekend forecast said "rain," we said "Friday it is!" Our volunteers adapted quickly, showing up with scopes in hand like it was...

Mike Meynell
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Season Kickoff at Blackheath: Moon, Saturn, Deep Sky, and a Mix of Old and New Tech - Saturday 14th September 2024
Blackheath observing events in September have always been popular. Although the skies don’t get particularly dark until quite late, the...

Mike Meynell
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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