AstroJohn
@astronomyjohn.bsky.social
This is the profile I use for astronomy and space science interest. My main profile is @johnofdoncaster.bsky.social
Well. Cloudy again! Still there’s lots to talk about, particularly the parade of planets! www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/seven-p...
A seven-planet parade visible this weekend? Here's what the planets are really doing on 28 February
www.skyatnightmagazine.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Well. Cloudy again! Still there’s lots to talk about, particularly the parade of planets! www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/seven-p...
Our next meeting will be this Thursday 27th February at the Golden The Golden Lion Inn Llangynhafal. No specific topic. Just an opportunity to chat about what's up in the sky at the moment. Jupiter and Mars are still high and currently in the vicinity of Gemini, Taurus, Orion and The Pleiades.
February 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Our next meeting will be this Thursday 27th February at the Golden The Golden Lion Inn Llangynhafal. No specific topic. Just an opportunity to chat about what's up in the sky at the moment. Jupiter and Mars are still high and currently in the vicinity of Gemini, Taurus, Orion and The Pleiades.
If you have clear skies in the UK (I’m at 53°N) keep an eye out for the aurora!
February 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If you have clear skies in the UK (I’m at 53°N) keep an eye out for the aurora!
Lastly the NASA Control Room.
February 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Lastly the NASA Control Room.
More Houston photos.
February 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
More Houston photos.
NASA in Houston (the Houston Space Centre) looks amazing! I'd love to go one day.
February 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
NASA in Houston (the Houston Space Centre) looks amazing! I'd love to go one day.
Two more from Arizona.
February 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Two more from Arizona.
Society member Phil has been in the USA visiting some great sites related to space science including Meteor Crater and the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and NASA in Houston, Texas. First 4 pictures.
February 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Society member Phil has been in the USA visiting some great sites related to space science including Meteor Crater and the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and NASA in Houston, Texas. First 4 pictures.
Gareth has also taken a nebula. NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula is an H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, young central star, SAO 20575.
February 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Gareth has also taken a nebula. NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula is an H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, young central star, SAO 20575.
A great images from Len. PK104-29.1 also known as Jones 1 Planetary Nebula 2,500 LY's away and extremely faint at Mag15.
February 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A great images from Len. PK104-29.1 also known as Jones 1 Planetary Nebula 2,500 LY's away and extremely faint at Mag15.
Len and Gareth have been been pointing their equipment at the stars and deep sky and taken a couple of great pictures. Len’s is of IC 342, the Hidden Galaxy and Gareth has got a great close-up of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion!
January 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Len and Gareth have been been pointing their equipment at the stars and deep sky and taken a couple of great pictures. Len’s is of IC 342, the Hidden Galaxy and Gareth has got a great close-up of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion!
Listening to Steven Wilson for the last couple of nights - Insurgentes, his first solo album, The Harmony Codex and then tonight, 4 1/2.
January 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Listening to Steven Wilson for the last couple of nights - Insurgentes, his first solo album, The Harmony Codex and then tonight, 4 1/2.
The next meeting of the Society will be on 30th January from 19:30 at The Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal LL16 4LN. If we have clear skies we will take the opportunity to do a little star gazing. Lots up in the heavens to look at - Jupiter and Mars in particular!
January 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The next meeting of the Society will be on 30th January from 19:30 at The Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal LL16 4LN. If we have clear skies we will take the opportunity to do a little star gazing. Lots up in the heavens to look at - Jupiter and Mars in particular!
The moon and Venus through cloud.
January 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The moon and Venus through cloud.
Also a couple of Aurora shots taken with the phone (iPhone 15 Pro
January 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Also a couple of Aurora shots taken with the phone (iPhone 15 Pro
What a great New Year’s Day. Aurora seen in a somewhat light-polluted Denbigh (53°N) at around 17:30.
January 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
What a great New Year’s Day. Aurora seen in a somewhat light-polluted Denbigh (53°N) at around 17:30.
Once again we are celebrating the 12th anniversary of The End Of The World at the Golden Lion, Llangynhafal. This is what it's all about! youtu.be/ynL5R_9-RFY?...
2024 Its The End Of The World
YouTube video by John of Denbigh
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December 23, 2024 at 6:51 AM
Once again we are celebrating the 12th anniversary of The End Of The World at the Golden Lion, Llangynhafal. This is what it's all about! youtu.be/ynL5R_9-RFY?...
Hi everyone. This year’s ‘Anniversary of the End Of The World’ party (Society Christmas meal!) will be on Monday, December 30th at the Golden Lion, Llangynhafal.
We have decided on an Indian menu this year and the choice is below, in comments.
We have decided on an Indian menu this year and the choice is below, in comments.
December 1, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Hi everyone. This year’s ‘Anniversary of the End Of The World’ party (Society Christmas meal!) will be on Monday, December 30th at the Golden Lion, Llangynhafal.
We have decided on an Indian menu this year and the choice is below, in comments.
We have decided on an Indian menu this year and the choice is below, in comments.
Another stunning image from Len Jones who is on Anglesey with amazing dark skies! This is IC426 a very small and faint Planetary Nebula in Orion, it's common name is the Tadpole Nebula.
November 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Another stunning image from Len Jones who is on Anglesey with amazing dark skies! This is IC426 a very small and faint Planetary Nebula in Orion, it's common name is the Tadpole Nebula.
Well. We’ve been beaten by the clouds! Indoors instead talking about telescopes and the basics of observing.
November 28, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Well. We’ve been beaten by the clouds! Indoors instead talking about telescopes and the basics of observing.
Len Jones, one of our astrophotography experts has taken this stunning shot of the Fossil Footprint nebula (NGC 1491), an emission nebula in Perseus, from a very dark Anglesey!
November 27, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Len Jones, one of our astrophotography experts has taken this stunning shot of the Fossil Footprint nebula (NGC 1491), an emission nebula in Perseus, from a very dark Anglesey!
This is an interesting article and the Webb image is stunning! It’s interesting to see the comparison between the mid-infrared (MIRI on Webb) and visible light (Hubble) images. science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
Hats Off to NASA’s Webb: Sombrero Galaxy Dazzles in New Image - NASA Science
In a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a galaxy named for its resemblance to a broad-brimmed Mexican hat appears more like an archery target. In Webb’s mid-infrared view of the Sombrer...
science.nasa.gov
November 25, 2024 at 11:47 PM
This is an interesting article and the Webb image is stunning! It’s interesting to see the comparison between the mid-infrared (MIRI on Webb) and visible light (Hubble) images. science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
Pretty clear and quite dark here tonight in Denbigh! Jupiter sitting on the horns of Taurus, the Bull - absolutely stunning! I took some photos with the phone hand-held. Not great quality but still gives an idea of how it looked.
November 25, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Pretty clear and quite dark here tonight in Denbigh! Jupiter sitting on the horns of Taurus, the Bull - absolutely stunning! I took some photos with the phone hand-held. Not great quality but still gives an idea of how it looked.
Thanks Gareth for the heads up! Looking at the weather forecast for Thursday, we may be in for some clear skies and there is always plenty to see and enjoy at this time of year! Bring your observing gear and warm clothes just in case!🤞🌙✨🪐🔭🌌
November 24, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Thanks Gareth for the heads up! Looking at the weather forecast for Thursday, we may be in for some clear skies and there is always plenty to see and enjoy at this time of year! Bring your observing gear and warm clothes just in case!🤞🌙✨🪐🔭🌌
Hi everyone. Our next meeting is on Thursday 28th November. There will be plenty of discussion about the highlights of the winter skies. Let's just hope that we get clear skies. We've also got Jupiter rising in the East in the evening. Lots to look forward to - space.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/02/t...
The night sky in December
December brings the winter solstice towards the end of the month, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year. This marks the start of astronomical winter – and provides plenty of hours o...
space.blog.gov.uk
November 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Hi everyone. Our next meeting is on Thursday 28th November. There will be plenty of discussion about the highlights of the winter skies. Let's just hope that we get clear skies. We've also got Jupiter rising in the East in the evening. Lots to look forward to - space.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/02/t...