STARS at STOWE is back...
Feb 17th &18th join UK Astronomy at this amazing venue to learn all about our skies, with talks and stargazing if clear. Hot drinks and cake, what more could you ask for in the cold hopefully clear winter skies.
Book Here:
https://t.co/b6MXLGg4y0
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight.
Look towards the Plough, with the radiant just below the handle. Best viewing is after midnight until sunrise, though a bright Moon may wash some out.
Go outside, look up, and enjoy. Clear skies!
The winners’ calendars arrived today! We checked them first to make sure your photos looked their best and they’ll be on their way ASAP. Happy New Year, well done to everyone, and clear skies.
See all entries and winner info:
https://t.co/W2VkiNxXKf
We hope you’ve had an amazing year. It’s been brilliant sharing the skies with you & seeing your photos, stories, & adventures
Wishing you a Happy New Year & plenty of clear skies in 2026. Thank you for being part of our journey & for always looking up in wonder.
Today is the Final Day to enter the UK Astronomy Photo Competition
How to Enter:
1. Visit https://t.co/hLCeL9aeOp
2. Choose your category (e.g., Nebula, Aurora, or Smartphone-only).
3. Submit your photo and details via the online form.
Good luck
Meteors are peaking again tonight!
Wil Photography shares how to shoot stunning stars with a camera, and Dr Ross Hockham has tips for trying with your phone + apps.
Happy hunting & clear skies!
https://t.co/mXuQ7zL8HZ
Local to Stanmore, London? Don’t miss the open day at Stanmore Fire Station!
🌞 View the Sun safely with uk astronomy.
🚀 Make straw rockets
🚒 Watch a live drill with @LondonFire & try the hose!
More info: https://t.co/O38nQwy1nO
The maiden on the Moon is looking stunning tonight! Just happened to decide to spontaneously pop out and look, part of the Jura mountain range it looks like a lady with flowing hair sat on the rocks. All taken with iphone SE through 10” dobsonian.
Humbled & honoured to receive an honorary doctorate from @OpenUniversity. From leaving school in ‘99 with 5 C’s to this - proof that passion, perseverance & support make anything possible. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UK Astronomy journey!
Partial Solar Eclipse – 29 March!
Visible across the UK from ~10am to midday, up to 48% of the Sun covered (location-dependent).
View safely:
•Solar glasses
•Pinhole projector
•Colander/card tricks
•Projection (binocs/telescope)
More: https://t.co/AX8EljeOyb
We are really excited to be back at @TheRoyalLatin, doing a talk in their discovery building! It’s special to us as we were presented with an extraordinary person award a couple of years ago, so it’s great to be giving something back & helping inspire others to look up in wonder.