Milton Keynes Astronomical Society
@mkastronomy.bsky.social
Your local astronomy club in Milton Keynes. Also an educational charity. Our mission: To spread the interest and enjoyment of astronomy to people of all ages.
Meets fortnightly at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ
www.mkas.org.uk
Meets fortnightly at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ
www.mkas.org.uk
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Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
The Soul Nebula (IC1848) by Simon Edwins, taken last night. The image here is a stack of 36x 8-minute subs. The image was taken through a 50mm RedCat 51 refractor.
November 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Soul Nebula (IC1848) by Simon Edwins, taken last night. The image here is a stack of 36x 8-minute subs. The image was taken through a 50mm RedCat 51 refractor.
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Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
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Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Friday 21st November at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon by MKAS member Pierre Girard. In a perfectly clear SW sky last night. This comet is now close to the SW horizon and just visible in 7x50 binoculars. We shall lose sight of it this week as it carries on on its 1350-year journey around the Sun.
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon by MKAS member Pierre Girard. In a perfectly clear SW sky last night. This comet is now close to the SW horizon and just visible in 7x50 binoculars. We shall lose sight of it this week as it carries on on its 1350-year journey around the Sun.
For the Third and Final Time..........
Nominations for Committee Positions 2025-2026 for
Chair, Treasurer and Secretary will close at the end of the Astrodome Meeting this Friday 7th November!
Nominations for Committee Positions 2025-2026 for
Chair, Treasurer and Secretary will close at the end of the Astrodome Meeting this Friday 7th November!
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For the Third and Final Time..........
Nominations for Committee Positions 2025-2026 for
Chair, Treasurer and Secretary will close at the end of the Astrodome Meeting this Friday 7th November!
Nominations for Committee Positions 2025-2026 for
Chair, Treasurer and Secretary will close at the end of the Astrodome Meeting this Friday 7th November!
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Want to see the largest supermoon of 2025? 🌕
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Want to see the largest supermoon of 2025? 🌕
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
Look up on Wednesday 5 November and you'll see our lunar satellite appear 8% larger and 16% brighter than average. That's because the moon will be just under 222,000 miles from Earth. 👀
And if you get a picture, why not tag us in it! 📸
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A stacked image of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), an acquisition of 2h15m by Simon Edwins, who says "I didn't use any filters and processed it in PixInsight."
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A stacked image of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), an acquisition of 2h15m by Simon Edwins, who says "I didn't use any filters and processed it in PixInsight."
A stacked image of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), an acquisition of 2h15m by Simon Edwins, who says "I didn't use any filters and processed it in PixInsight."
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A stacked image of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), an acquisition of 2h15m by Simon Edwins, who says "I didn't use any filters and processed it in PixInsight."
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Our next meeting is one of our regular Astrodomes. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Fri 7th Nov. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our next meeting is one of our regular Astrodomes. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Fri 7th Nov. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Our next meeting is one of our regular Astrodomes. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Fri 7th Nov. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our next meeting is one of our regular Astrodomes. Meet up with local astronomy enthusiasts: Fri 7th Nov. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Tomorrow night we have our key-note talk of the year, the Richard Lambert Lecture with Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Tomorrow night we have our key-note talk of the year, the Richard Lambert Lecture with Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
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Nominations for Chair, Treasurer, Secretary & Vice-Chair remain open! 🗳️
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Nominations for Chair, Treasurer, Secretary & Vice-Chair remain open! 🗳️
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
Nominations for Chair, Treasurer, Secretary & Vice-Chair remain open! 🗳️
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Nominations for Chair, Treasurer, Secretary & Vice-Chair remain open! 🗳️
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
Forms will be available again at this Friday’s Richard Lambert Memorial Lecture by Dr Julian Onions.
Details 👉 mkas.org.uk/mkas-programme
Nominations close Fri 7 Nov at the end of the Astrodome meeting.
Clear skies! 🌌
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🚗A self-driving car... in the middle of nowhere?
That's what SmartCity MK CIC are trying to achieve, thanks to a recently awarded contract from @esa.int and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
This could be crucial for emergency response in underserved areas🌍
www.smartcityconsultancy.co.uk/news/uk-spac...
That's what SmartCity MK CIC are trying to achieve, thanks to a recently awarded contract from @esa.int and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
This could be crucial for emergency response in underserved areas🌍
www.smartcityconsultancy.co.uk/news/uk-spac...
UK Space Agency and European Space Agency award SatCAV Contract — Smart City Consultancy
For immediate release: 14 October 2025 We are delighted to announce that the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency (ESA) have recently awarded the SatCAV contract to Smart City MK CIC and its c...
www.smartcityconsultancy.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🚗A self-driving car... in the middle of nowhere?
That's what SmartCity MK CIC are trying to achieve, thanks to a recently awarded contract from @esa.int and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
This could be crucial for emergency response in underserved areas🌍
www.smartcityconsultancy.co.uk/news/uk-spac...
That's what SmartCity MK CIC are trying to achieve, thanks to a recently awarded contract from @esa.int and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
This could be crucial for emergency response in underserved areas🌍
www.smartcityconsultancy.co.uk/news/uk-spac...
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Our next meeting is a talk by Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
October 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Our next meeting is a talk by Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
Our next meeting is a talk by Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
October 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Our next meeting is a talk by Dr Julian Onions, an Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham. His subject will be "Galaxy Evolution". Fri 24 Oct. at 8PM Rectory Cottages, Church Green Rd, Bletchley MK3 6BJ. All welcome
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Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon closing in on the back paw of Ursa Major (not in the image) by MKAS member Pierre Girard.
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon closing in on the back paw of Ursa Major (not in the image) by MKAS member Pierre Girard.
Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon closing in on the back paw of Ursa Major (not in the image) by MKAS member Pierre Girard.
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon closing in on the back paw of Ursa Major (not in the image) by MKAS member Pierre Girard.
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The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, part of IC1396. Imaging by Simon Edwins.
September 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, part of IC1396. Imaging by Simon Edwins.
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, part of IC1396. Imaging by Simon Edwins.
September 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, part of IC1396. Imaging by Simon Edwins.
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Our next meeting is on Friday 10th October at 8PM. Meet up with local astronomers for an 'astrodome' at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ. All welcome.
September 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our next meeting is on Friday 10th October at 8PM. Meet up with local astronomers for an 'astrodome' at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ. All welcome.
Our next meeting is on Friday 10th October at 8PM. Meet up with local astronomers for an 'astrodome' at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ. All welcome.
September 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our next meeting is on Friday 10th October at 8PM. Meet up with local astronomers for an 'astrodome' at Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ. All welcome.