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
The Elephant Trunk
Whilst most are mourning the long summer days, astrophotographers across the country are excited to see the longer hours of truly dark sky.The longer...
Dark Skies Dorset
The Iris Nebula
I’d like to start by acknowledging an amazing letter from one of the readers of the Blackmore Vale Magazine in last month’s edition. I...
Dark Skies Dorset
The Pillars of Creation
Any keen Astronomer or Astrophotographer born before the early 90s will remember seeing the iconic image of the Pillars of Creation taken by Nasa’s...
Dark Skies Dorset
The Annular Solar Eclipse
Since we were treated to an annular solar eclipse last month on June 10th, and it was of course inevitably mostly cloudy during this...
Dark Skies Dorset
“This Doesn’t Bode Well!”
We’re now at that point in the year where astronomical darkness is not achieved duringthe night, making it quite challenging for astrophotographers to capture...
Dark Skies Dorset
Andromeda (M31)
Meeting Rob Nolan - Your New Guide To The Stars:A semi professional photographer for 6 years, my passion for landscape photography lead me to...
Popular
John Sergeant answers the random 19 questions
From Thatcher’s press pack to Strictly’s dance floor – ahead of his visit to Sturminster Newton, John Sergeant shares shocking biscuit newsFew journalists can...
Yeovil’s new breast cancer unit
After a five-year fundraising campaign led by Yeovil Hospital Charity, the new Maple Unit – Yeovil Hospital’s first-ever stand-alone, purpose-built breast cancer unit is...
Latest comments