Introduction to exoplanets free course
The Open University have produce a brand new free course exploring our Galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many great surprises. Introduction to explanets » From the website: What are the planets outside our Solar System like? Could [...]
May 2019 meeting report and information
Over 100 people attended our May meeting with a mind-warping talk on black holes by Dr Fabio Biancalana of Heriot-Watt University.
Astronomy in the Twilight Zone
During the summer months in Scotland it is very easy to stop doing any astronomy because of the light nights. But you don't need to stop!
Scotland’s Sky in May 2019
Giant world Jupiter becoming obvious in May’s twilit nights - the latest Scotland Sky Diary for May by Alan Pickup.
April 2019 meeting report
Over 100 people again and a very interesting talk from Dr Alexander Mackinnon on CTR Wilson and cosmic rays, describing how this branch of high-energy astrophysics can be traced back to the Scottish highlands.
Edinburgh’s forgotten astronomer, Charles Piazzi Smyth
A free new exhibition in the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill aims to establish Charles Piazzi Smyth's place in Edinburgh's history, part of a year-long series of events to celebrate his 200th anniversary.
Scotland’s Sky in April 2019
Galaxy clusters of interest in April’s southern evening sky- the latest Scotland Sky Diary for April by Alan Pickup.
Young people are just amazed at the night sky
Here's an interesting article from our newest member, Fedra Antoniadou, currently studying physics at the University of Edinburgh. Fedra talks about how there really is an appetite for astronomy in our children.
Charles Piazzi Smyth exhibition
An exhibition to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Edinburgh astronomer Charles Piazzi Smyth will open in the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill on 1st April 2019.
March 2019 meeting report
Again this month we had over 100 people and a great talk by Professor Alex Murphy from the University of Edinburgh on "Dark Matter: what is it, and how are we going to find it?"
Scotland’s Sky in March 2019
Watch earth satellites transit our vernal equinox sky - the latest Scotland Sky Diary for March by Alan Pickup.
It’s galaxy season
As the familiar Winter constellations of Orion, Taurus and Gemini head westwards in the evening, the galaxy-rich constellations of Leo, Canes Venatici and Ursa Major move in.
ASE-24: Observing list for beginners
At the Telescope Help Shop on 9 February we launched our ASE-24. This is an introductory observing list of 24 objects for people new to astronomy, numbered for our founding year of 1924.
Telescope Help Shop success!
We had a very successful Telescope Help Shop yesterday with 15 people coming along to learn how to get the best out of their telescopes.
February 2019 meeting report
What an amazing meeting we had last Friday. 148 people and a talk by Dr Paul Delgano on the story and history of Black Holes.