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Keele Observatory

@KeeleObs

Keele Observatory is a public and research facility on the Keele University campus, with a rich history dating back to 1874. See our website for more details.

 Keele University, UK
keele.ac.uk/observatory
Joined March 2013
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Finally got a clear evening before comet Tuschinshan-ATLAS will have faded away - just about visible with the unaided eye, with a 4-degree tail in 15x70 binoculars.
Comet Tuschinshan-ATLAS through 300mm lens on Nikon DSLR. Picture taken by Jacco van Loon, processed by Steve Doody.

ALT Comet Tuschinshan-ATLAS through 300mm lens on Nikon DSLR. Picture taken by Jacco van Loon, processed by Steve Doody.

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Spectacular aurora above Audlem (Southern Cheshire) midnight 10/11 May 2024. Will be talked about at Pint of Science in Crewe on Wednesday 15 May - pintofscience.co.uk (look under Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe)
Colourful light display. Image by Jacco van Loon with Nikon D7200 DSLR, f=16mm, 5sec exposure

ALT Colourful light display. Image by Jacco van Loon with Nikon D7200 DSLR, f=16mm, 5sec exposure

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Free science and art event: Women and Girls in Science Day, Newcastle-under-Lyme (opposite Guildhall), Sunday 11 February between 11am-3pm. All gender identities welcome!
poster for the women and girls in science day showing examples of girls doing science. There will be plenty of tactile exhibits and activities for visitors with visual impairments.

ALT poster for the women and girls in science day showing examples of girls doing science. There will be plenty of tactile exhibits and activities for visitors with visual impairments.

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Women and Girls in Science Day Saturday 11 February Newcastle-under-Lyme (23 High Street) 11am-3pm, lots of fun activities with scientists... and artists! (free)
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The Green Comet of 2023... find it in binoculars between the big and small dipper.
Greenish glow of the comet's head, and a broad stocky tail. Picture through a 2000mm focal length telescope with a Nikon DSLR.

ALT Greenish glow of the comet's head, and a broad stocky tail. Picture through a 2000mm focal length telescope with a Nikon DSLR.

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Dr. Allan Chapman public lecture "Astronomical observatories through the ages", Keele 22 January
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The Sun as seen from Keele Observatory today
Coronado Halpha telescope + ATIK314 camera, composite using Gimp

ALT Coronado Halpha telescope + ATIK314 camera, composite using Gimp

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Back from the dentist just in time for this:
partial solar eclipse, Nikon DSLR on 20cm SCT - Jacco van Loon

ALT partial solar eclipse, Nikon DSLR on 20cm SCT - Jacco van Loon

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International Women and Girls in Science Day at Keele University (UK): 11 February 2022, 4-9pm. Come and celebrate diversity in gender, science and art. Free of charge, no booking required, suitable for all ages - astro.keele.ac.uk/Observator…
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Comet Neowise last night. A lot fainter but not through an 8"/f10 SCT, from Audlem (Cheshire). Ten seconds exposure with a Nikon D7200.
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