Welcome to our online astronomy magazine!
An Introduction to the Night Sky
When we look up at a dark and clear night sky, we see only objects bright enough for the human eye to detect. The technology of telescopes and photography enhance our vision, magnifying our view of the heavens and giving them greater definition. Hundreds of years of research in astronomy and astrophysics have deepened our understanding, adding colour and meaning to the bright speckles and smudges that spangle the darkness above... Click here to read more.
In this section you will soon see more articles and information on all aspects of astronomy, written by observatory members. Topics may include:
- Astronomy & astrophysics - Everything from interstellar dust to monstrous black holes and what the professionals are doing and why.
- Cosmology - The big stuff; how and when the universe began, how we know and how it relates to us.
- Telescopes & Instruments - All about the technology, old and new, that lets us observe and measure the stars.
- Amateur astronomy - What's up in the night sky and how you can see it yourself.
- Member Observations - Amateur observations made by HCO members - a chance to peek at their journals.
- History of Astronomy - See how astronomy has developed and how it has changed the way we look at the sky, from ancient Greece to the space age.
- Light Pollution - A subject close to our hearts. Find out how you can minimise sky glow in your area and get involved in the Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS).
We'd love to hear from you if you have any subjects you'd like to know more about or articles you'd like to see here.