People in York (well, those prepared to be up through the night) were rewarded with a spectacular view of the lunar eclipse on Monday morning. I feel sorry for some I know who got up through the night and see clouds, only to go back to bed to miss the spectacle when they cleared. Continue reading
As 2019 dawns we are already witnessing some amazing astronomical events – the New Horizons encounter with Ultima Thule and the China mission Chang’e 4.
2018 ended for YAS with our observatory relocated to Beetle Bank Farm and work under way to recommission.
The YAS Rufforth Observatory is no more!
The remaining Portakabin unit has been dismantled and suitable materials recovered for recycling or appropriate disposal. The remaining rotted wood has been burnt. Here you can see Martin Whipp in nostalgic mood watching the burning embers – Martin was there at the beginning and at the end. Continue reading
AGM and Informal, A Moving Experience, Knavesmire Exceeds and Honest Stargazing
The AGM was the first proper general meeting since becoming a charity. There were just four items of business:
Disappointment, Pride, Frantic, Tension, Emotional, Fantastical and Cloudy. Just seven words that sum up September for YAS
We learn that the Planning Officer is recommending refusal for our planning application for the move of the Observatory to Beetle Bank Farm. It is disappointing that they do no recognise the special circumstances for locating in the Green Belt.