Category Archives: Getting Started In Astronomy

Eclipses And Other Occultations

Occultation is the term use to describe when one object in Space, passes in front of another object and in doing so, obstructs our view of it. We are familiar with occultations of the Sun and the Moon. We give … Continue reading →

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Star Constellations – What Are They?

Most people will have heard the term “constellation” and will know that it relates to patterns of stars in the sky. Many people will probably think of astrology and the “Signs of the Zodiac”, for example Aquarius and Pisces. But … Continue reading →

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The most distant object you can see

The most distant object you can see with the naked eye is the Andromeda Galaxy — for most people, at least.

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