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
Take a trip to the North America Nebula
The equinox on March 20th is a sad day for stargazers as that’s when days become longer than the nights, says expert Rob Nolan....
Dark Skies Dorset
He brings the gift of a Rose
The equinox on March 20th is a sad day for star gazers as that’s when days become longer than the nights, says expert Rob...
Dark Skies Dorset
Finding the colour in the stars, and even on a spectacular Wolf Moon
There is no richer reward than spotting planets in what is sometimes considered a ‘slow month’ for star and planet gazing, says Rob NolanOn...
Dark Skies Dorset
The brightest star cluster is now showing
The distances between us and the stars are simply mind-blowing and beautiful, says our astronomer Rob Nolan.Christmas and New Year were mild, and wet....
Dark Skies Dorset
The Seven Sisters
There have been so few clear nights this past month, Astrophotography is becoming a challenging task! Hopefully as the temperatures continue to drop we’ll...
Dark Skies Dorset
Stuck in a Bubble
As it starts to get colder and autumn sets in, we astrophotographers get ready to embrace the damp dark nights and the prospect of...
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