Extra: AstroCamp Spring 2017

Extra: AstroCamp Spring 2017

A teaser for the weekend stargazing under the über dark skies of the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve at this spring's AstroCamp.

We'll take you through the events and activities which turn beginners into experts and fill up the eyepiece of those who are already experts – and, of course, whet your appetite for this friendliest of starparties!

Whether you're joining us in the Welsh village of Cwmdu on the weekend of 22-25th April or not, we've included a seasonal sky guide of our favourite night sky objects to dazzle and amaze you visually or astrophotographically:

Ralph

  • The Leo Triplet of galaxies
  • The Needle Galaxy in Come Berenices
  • The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

Paul

  • Spiral Galaxy, Messier 94 in Canes Venatici
  • Double star Cor Caroli in Canes Venatici
  • Globular Cluster M3 in Canes Venatici
  • The Coma Star Cluster in Coma Berenices
  • Messier 53 Globular Cluster in Coma Berenices

Damien

  • The King of Planets, Jupiter
  • 2 rare AstroCamp comets in Hercules, Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak and C/2015 V2 Johnson
  • As if comets weren't enough we also have the naked-eye Lyrid meteor shower

John

  • The Whirlpool Galaxy in Canes Venatici
  • Markarian's Chain of galaxies between Leo and Virgo
  • The Veil Nebula supernova remnants in Cygnus
  • The Blackeye Galaxy in Coma Berenices

Episoder(362)

Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising

Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising

This episode Paul and Jeni look at a possible gravitational wave solution to the Hubble tension, NASAs new nuclear deep space engine, Hubble telescope boosting, and more news on the destruction of Bri...

1 Apr 55min

Artemis II Helium boogaloo

Artemis II Helium boogaloo

Our chatty astrowaffle episode this month is all about the Artemis re-jig and what the future now holds for the programme. Oh and update on Jeni's drains. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

18 Mar 55min

Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies

Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies

This month it is the curious case of a vanishing star and galaxies that shine no light...plus our monthly skyguide and Jeni has a blocked drain! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

1 Mar 1h

Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo

Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo

This episode we chat about the potential ozone hole issue caused by mega constellations, how Jupiter has shrunk and what Aurora would look like when Earth's poles flip. Produced by  Paul, Jen, John, D...

15 Feb 56min

The End of British Astronomy?

The End of British Astronomy?

We discuss the British Government's vandalism of UK physics and astronomy. In better news we celebrate the refunding of NASA and the up coming Artemis II mission... will Paul finally get excited? Prod...

1 Feb 1h 14min

3 days to lose LEO

3 days to lose LEO

So it looks like Low Earth Orbit is not just crowded but a disaster waiting to happen trapping humanity on this planet for a very long time... Produced by, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

16 Jan 55min

Soundgarden win at Astrophysics

Soundgarden win at Astrophysics

So it turns out Soundgarden nailed astrophysics in 1994. We explore latest thinking on Little Red Dots, Globular Custers, oldest supernovae, No-ceans on Titan as well as our monthly skyguide and moon ...

5 Jan 47min

Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph

Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph

It's time for our annual review of the year, a look forward to next year and of course the Panto!...and the return of an old face! Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

25 Des 202553min

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