Category: Dark Skies Dorset

This section contains the monthly night sky column from Rob Nolan all about Dark Skies Dorset.

Not only does this coulmn feature his beautiful astrophotography, images of such celestial objects like the Elephant Trunk and the Pillars of Creation. Rob’s Dark skies Dorset also contains hugely interesting information on the night sky in general.

Rob tell us in each edition what to look for in the coming month in the night sky and so much more.

This wonderful and informative column even goes on to share hints and tips on how to get the best out of your own night sky astrophotography.

Rob often gives advice on the best kit out there from telepscopes to lenses, a real must read for any night sky enthusiast.

Dark Skies Dorset

Watch the Eagle soar

The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is back – and counting the days to those long winter nights Well, what can we say about the British...

4 August 2023

Dark Skies Dorset

The Pinwheel Galaxy

The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is back – and counting the days to those long winter nights Apologies if you missed me last month, hopefully...

8 July 2023

Dark Skies Dorset

It’s Triplets!

The skies have cleared, and The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is celebrating the start of galaxy season with a special trio Slightly more favourable conditions...

6 May 2023

Dark Skies Dorset

California dreaming!

Like all astrophotographers, the March skies meant that Rob Nolan had an impossible month – but he did capture a stunning nebula in February Well,...

10 April 2023

Dark Skies Dorset

UFOs – or something else tonight?

Richard Miles, Dark Skies Adviser for Dorset CPRE, was chatting with fellow astronomers over a coffee – all missing the fireball shooting overhead! Have you...

19 February 2023

Dark Skies Dorset