Breckland Astronomical Society 🔭
@brecklandastro.bsky.social
A friendly #astronomy club with an observatory in Great Ellingham, #Norfolk, #UK.
See http://brecklandastro.org.uk
Meetings with guest speakers every 2nd Friday of the month, and open evenings in the observatory on the last Friday of each month.
See http://brecklandastro.org.uk
Meetings with guest speakers every 2nd Friday of the month, and open evenings in the observatory on the last Friday of each month.
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Happy arbitrarily chosen point in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun Day’s Eve
December 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Happy arbitrarily chosen point in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun Day’s Eve
For anyone who loves nature, the night sky and our planet, please sign.
#astronomy
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DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system
DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect sunlight to…
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December 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
For anyone who loves nature, the night sky and our planet, please sign.
#astronomy
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Public Observing Night - Sat 27th
Dust off your woolly hat and join us at
Breckland Astronomical Observatory
5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ
Free to all and gloriously unscripted.
Dust off your woolly hat and join us at
Breckland Astronomical Observatory
5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ
Free to all and gloriously unscripted.
December 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Public Observing Night - Sat 27th
Dust off your woolly hat and join us at
Breckland Astronomical Observatory
5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ
Free to all and gloriously unscripted.
Dust off your woolly hat and join us at
Breckland Astronomical Observatory
5 Watton Rd, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1HZ
Free to all and gloriously unscripted.
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So far I’m rather impressed with SkySafari 8 Pro. The images, plate solving etc is rather nicely done.
#skysafari #astronomy
#skysafari #astronomy
December 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
So far I’m rather impressed with SkySafari 8 Pro. The images, plate solving etc is rather nicely done.
#skysafari #astronomy
#skysafari #astronomy
This Friday the 12th I get to speak to a group who actually want to hear about astronomy — my family assures me this is a rare treat.
I promise enthusiasm, a few interesting facts, and hopefully no accidental slides I meant to delete. If you’re around on the 12th, come along!
I promise enthusiasm, a few interesting facts, and hopefully no accidental slides I meant to delete. If you’re around on the 12th, come along!
December 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This Friday the 12th I get to speak to a group who actually want to hear about astronomy — my family assures me this is a rare treat.
I promise enthusiasm, a few interesting facts, and hopefully no accidental slides I meant to delete. If you’re around on the 12th, come along!
I promise enthusiasm, a few interesting facts, and hopefully no accidental slides I meant to delete. If you’re around on the 12th, come along!
Advanced Warning for our December Public Observing Night
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SATURDAY 27TH, NOT THE USUAL LAST FRIDAY, TO AVOID CLASHING WITH BOXING DAY. We know we can't compete with Christmas Day leftovers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SATURDAY 27TH, NOT THE USUAL LAST FRIDAY, TO AVOID CLASHING WITH BOXING DAY. We know we can't compete with Christmas Day leftovers.
November 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Advanced Warning for our December Public Observing Night
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SATURDAY 27TH, NOT THE USUAL LAST FRIDAY, TO AVOID CLASHING WITH BOXING DAY. We know we can't compete with Christmas Day leftovers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SATURDAY 27TH, NOT THE USUAL LAST FRIDAY, TO AVOID CLASHING WITH BOXING DAY. We know we can't compete with Christmas Day leftovers.
COME TO THE DARK SIDE… OF NIGHT! ✨
On Friday 28th November, from 8pm ‘til late, the (surprisingly harmless) members of our astronomy club will once again emerge from the shadows to host an Open Evening at the Observatory.
On Friday 28th November, from 8pm ‘til late, the (surprisingly harmless) members of our astronomy club will once again emerge from the shadows to host an Open Evening at the Observatory.
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
COME TO THE DARK SIDE… OF NIGHT! ✨
On Friday 28th November, from 8pm ‘til late, the (surprisingly harmless) members of our astronomy club will once again emerge from the shadows to host an Open Evening at the Observatory.
On Friday 28th November, from 8pm ‘til late, the (surprisingly harmless) members of our astronomy club will once again emerge from the shadows to host an Open Evening at the Observatory.
It was a bit damp down at the observatory Friday, but we had a great turnout at the Great Ellingham Rec Centre for Dr Tim Pearce talking on the Kuiper Belts around Other Stars
November 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It was a bit damp down at the observatory Friday, but we had a great turnout at the Great Ellingham Rec Centre for Dr Tim Pearce talking on the Kuiper Belts around Other Stars
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
A chance to look up at the stars
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A chance to look up at the stars
Be the envy of your astronomy friends with some Breckland Astro merch!
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#astro #norfolk #england #merch
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#astro #norfolk #england #merch
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Be the envy of your astronomy friends with some Breckland Astro merch!
www.zazzle.co.uk/store/breckl...
#astro #norfolk #england #merch
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#astro #norfolk #england #merch
This Friday at 7:30 pm, we have our own, hugely enthusiastic, Dr Dan Self talking about the “Ferret of Comets” Charles Messier at Great Ellingham Rec Centre.
#astronomy #norfolk #greatellingham
#astronomy #norfolk #greatellingham
September 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This Friday at 7:30 pm, we have our own, hugely enthusiastic, Dr Dan Self talking about the “Ferret of Comets” Charles Messier at Great Ellingham Rec Centre.
#astronomy #norfolk #greatellingham
#astronomy #norfolk #greatellingham
A view from the observatory Friday night
June 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A view from the observatory Friday night
May 28, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Come and listen to a talk that is out of this world, followed by visiting the observatory if it’s clear.
April 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Come and listen to a talk that is out of this world, followed by visiting the observatory if it’s clear.
Back by popular demand. Open evening at the observatory.
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Back by popular demand. Open evening at the observatory.
Coming up this Friday. Have you wondered what a comet is? Or want to know when you can next see one?
March 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Coming up this Friday. Have you wondered what a comet is? Or want to know when you can next see one?
This Friday at our observatory. No need to book. Free, although we love a small donation. We’re a friendly and helpful group.
February 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This Friday at our observatory. No need to book. Free, although we love a small donation. We’re a friendly and helpful group.
This is worth signing up to protect. It’s a huge piece of our astronomical heritage.
Welcome to our page! This Instagram is a community-led account, showing our support to the Observatory Science Centre, following the announcement that their lease is not being renewed beyond the 2026 year.
If you have not yet sign and shared our petition to reverse this decision, PLEASE do so.
If you have not yet sign and shared our petition to reverse this decision, PLEASE do so.
February 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
This is worth signing up to protect. It’s a huge piece of our astronomical heritage.
February 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This Friday's Open Evening. It is free and open from the time stated below. We have telescopes or you can bring yours. Either way come find out about the Universe! Get inspired.
January 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This Friday's Open Evening. It is free and open from the time stated below. We have telescopes or you can bring yours. Either way come find out about the Universe! Get inspired.
This Friday you are all welcome to find out about a range of telescopes set up and demonstrated from the Wide-screen Centre and some of the best most stunning and impressive images ( you won't believe they are not professional )
January 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This Friday you are all welcome to find out about a range of telescopes set up and demonstrated from the Wide-screen Centre and some of the best most stunning and impressive images ( you won't believe they are not professional )
Happy New Year to everyone! I’m hoping this year will be amazing for Breckland Astronomical Society.
January 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy New Year to everyone! I’m hoping this year will be amazing for Breckland Astronomical Society.
Have a lovely Christmas everyone. We will be back this Friday for you all to test out your and our telescopes and learn about the universe.
#astronomy
#astronomy
December 24, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Have a lovely Christmas everyone. We will be back this Friday for you all to test out your and our telescopes and learn about the universe.
#astronomy
#astronomy
2/ 25 years since Professor Gerry Gilmore officially opened the observatory on 28th October 2000
#astronomy
#astronomy
December 22, 2024 at 2:33 PM
2/ 25 years since Professor Gerry Gilmore officially opened the observatory on 28th October 2000
#astronomy
#astronomy