Sunspots 3293 and 3296 (top right) have released several C and M class flares. 3293 is displaying reverse polarity which is rare and could well release stronger X class flares over the coming days. A good time for solar imaging! Image by BAA member Dave Smith

Venus in UV from last night in reasonable seeing. Using my new Player One Mars-M II camera. Works well in UV and IR.

There was a huge Coronal Mass ejection from the Sun’s eastern limb today 27 May 2023. Image by Gary Palmer.

Mars at 4.3” from earlier. Lots of dark features even in these conditions

Venus in UV light from earlier. 444mm scope with ASI462mm and Baader Venus filter

Nominations are invited for this year's Sir Patrick Moore Prize. It may be awarded to a member or to a non-member. britastro.org/2023/nominatio…

Have you admired the gorgeous planet boards around #Ruislip Lido and wondered? Here’s your chance to find out more. Sign up here to Walk the Planets Trail on Friday 4th August with an expert guide from West of London Astro colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/planets…

With Saturn coming into the evening skies in the next few months BBC Sky at Night Magazine have published my beginners guide to turning your captured video into a final stacked and processed image. August edition p78

Another great Colne Valley Festival Fortnight event. Please help spread the word BritAstro Baker St Astronomers West of London Astro @S283planets UKSEDS @STEMAmbassados @MumsInScience @SPACE_OU Eastcote Local

First Jupiter images of this apparition, monochrome, infra-red and red. Seeing was quite good before dawn on Wednesday. Great Red Spot is to the lower right (bright)

Did you see BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight yesterday warning people not to feed #RedKites? It's so important - it disrupts natural population spread, makes them dependent on 1 food source & doesn't give the nutrients they need. It also makes them bolder. Do you know anyone who feeds Red Kites?

Book now for the BAA Autumn Meeting in Leicester, on 22 September. There will be talks and advice on imaging, telescopes, meteor cameras and more. All are welcome. £16 adults /£4 under 16s (25% off for BAA members). More information and ticket link here: britastro.org/event/autumn-2…

Unfortunately due to a poor weather forecast the observing at Ruislip Lido tonight is CANCELLED. Saturday is also looking poor, but we will decide about that tomorrow. Sunday is looking more possible.

Observing at Ruislip Lido is CANCELLED again tonight, we are sorry to say, due to uncooperative weather.

Sadly we have to CANCEL the public observing at Ruislip Lido again tonight because of forecast 100% cloud cover. Our next public observing sessions will be 16-18 February 2024.

We have public observing tonight at Ruislip Lido, 6-8pm, free of charge. Observe the Moon and Jupiter through our telescopes. Details on the Wolas website Wolas.org.uk

We have public observing tonight at Ruislip Lido, 6-8pm, free of charge. Observe the Moon and Jupiter through our telescopes. Details on poster.

Unfortunately due to the cloudy weather we have to CANCEL the public observing we had planned for tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) at Ruislip Lido. There is a small chance for Sunday and we will make a definitive statement on that on Sunday.

Unfortunately due to continued cloudy weather the public observing we had scheduled for Ruislip Lido this evening is CANCELLED. Next WOLAS public observing at the Lido will be Fri 7-Sun 9 February 2025, 6-8 pm, weather permitting.

Public observing at Ruislip Lido is CANCELLED this evening because of the weather. No decision yet take on Saturday and Sunday. You could, instead, tune into the National Astronomy Week live broadcast on YouTube at 7pm: youtube.com/@NationalAstro…