Society for Popular Astronomy

I see now the UTC notice at bottom RHS.. Suggest moving up to under ' Private messages'..

Just in passing and to check password etc for the WebSite.. I noticed that Time shown is UT.. but there is no mention of such..Could possibly confuse Newbies? And greetings to all..Arthy joints a little better of late..

Over the years when i submit shots to the IMS.. i always use the SPA as the Organisation I belong to. As hopefully it brings UKMON Followers an awareness of our Society. This IM 9254-2022. The Footway Lights had just become illuminated which does not help but Overnight moisture on the Lens becomes l...

Would love to find the Meteor you saw Michael.. Any idea if likely visible
in my EAST of my Meridian skies please?

This morning was very cloudy in Loudwater BUT Yesterday morning after 0300bst the Northern skies were very clear.. Managed to Squeeze this into the Limit.. NLC 6JULY 2crca94SPA.jpg Interesting that North is virtually between the 2 Nodules of Light at the base of the Arcs. Had not read of David's Inp...

I have just posted a shot of this Fireball on the IMO PAGE..
Thought SPA Members would like to see in advance.
The NE part of High Wycombe is shown lower left and
the centre of the view is around 345degrees.

Knowing first hand of David's Observational Integrity.. And the Timing weaknesses of my overworked and ancient Ex cctv equipment.. I will say that I willbe re-examining my recordings later this evening.... However..As I regularly record NLCs for their beauty.. I have found this... nlc june2020.jpg f...

On 26th April after a quick search of the Night Sky Recordings for Meteors etc.. I became aware aware that the Sun seemed different.. Time passed and I just could not rationalise my 'Sight of' into a Solar Halo.. In some strange way it was too lovely?? Here is my view.. 220426 Solar Halo 50 98 spa.j...

I enjoy the drift thru the night frim East to West and the Curves formed
along their paths.
So as a For Instance Jeff.. when i spot some and have a 'jpg' of them..
Where in the Forum should i post them ? Here or in Gallery.. please?
thanks stan

Most useful prompt Jeff..I asked my wall Google ABOUT THEM [ Always find Alexa is a bit of a Dumb Blonde..Farts a lot if ordered to..SO Iam told!! ] Anyway Google suggests looking for them before SUNSET which was NEWS 2 me!! Wondering what altitude above the horizon they first appear.. Have followed...

As a legacy from my Cataract days..I was able to watch on 8k Wall TV..
a Delight to watch..several times..
The Ending was so clear in my New Eyes.. that I truly was Lost in Space.

We had a lovely one the night before Michael..
Luckily my grand-daughter was holding her phone
when I saw it and the result was THIS..

Your comment seemed 'TRUE to ME' Brian.. but I knew it could not be ...As camera is on doorstep. So i had to ponder a little.. but.. Heat Exchanger in boiler sprang a leak..long long story.. Thought of a brilliant keep warm system..using kitchen oven.. Oven at 90 gives 71F in lounge.. and hot water ...

As Venus is currently around 50million miles away..
The Air seems pretty clear as the view is over London Skies.