Mike Meynell

Clear skies at last on Sunday at Blackheath - a calm, relaxed session with lovely views of the Pleiades, Saturn, Jupiter and even the season’s first look at the Orion Nebula. Fewer visitors meant longer chats and plenty of time at the eyepiece. Full report: flamsteed.info/post/worth-the…

🌘 Blackheath Observing – Going Ahead Tonight! 🌘 Our first Blackheath observing session of the season is ON tonight, and we’ll be treated to a lunar eclipse at moonrise! 🌕✨ 📍 North of Talbot Place, Blackheath, SE3 0TZ 📌 Map: w3w.co/deed.sample.ba… ⏰ Meet 6.30–7.00pm for a 7.30pm start 🔗 Event: flamsteed.info/event-details/…

Beautiful noctilucent clouds over Whitstable right now

A big thank you to everyone who visited our solar viewing session at the Royal Observatory Greenwich today! 🌞 Cloudy skies gave way to spectacular views of the Sun – including some of the biggest prominences we’ve seen this year. Next event: Fri 11 or Sat 12 July.

🌙 Blackheath Observing is ON for tonight! Despite earlier concerns, clear skies are expected from 7pm onwards. Join us for an exciting night of stargazing! 🔭 Details here: flamsteed.info/event-details/… #BlackheathObserving #Astronomy #Stargazing #ClearSkies

Some “normal” astrophotography tonight, after the aurora excitement of yesterday #Astrophotography #whitstable

Lots of images have come in from Flamsteed members across the country of last night’s incredible aurora display. An extraordinary night, the second major display in the last 4 months. The Sun is certainly giving us a show, nearing the peak of this solar cycle!

Whitstable now #aurora #whitstable

@JoBrodie Yes, that’s aurora, and likely the planet Jupiter, if looking east.

I am in darkest Blackheath (Hare & Billet pond) looking at a bright star at 75°E. Can see this only AFTER I've taken the photo. I think that's the Aurora yes? Photo taken at 12.15 just now (00:15)

Aurora is easily visible with the naked eye now in Whitstable. Stunning views. #aurora #whitstable

Aurora and Ursa Major from Whitstable this evening #aurora #whitstable

🔭 Join us for an evening under the stars at our Blackheath Observing Event on 12 or 13 October! 🌙 Targets include the Moon, Saturn, M31 Andromeda, and more. Full details: flamsteed.info/event-details/…

🌟 We’re GO for Blackheath Observing tonight! 🌙 Some cloud but clear intervals expected, so wrap up warm and join us from 7pm. Targets include Saturn, M31 Andromeda, and more. Details here: flamsteed.info/event-details/… 🔭✨ #astronomy #stargazing

Aurora visible with the naked eye over Blackheath, London, just now. #aurora

🌞 **Kick-off to the 2024 Solar Viewing Season!** 🌟 Today at ROG was a spectacle with massive sunspots and one of the largest prominences we’ve ever observed! @ROGAstronomers #SolarViewing #Astronomy

Sunspot group imaged @Flamsteed solar viewing event today at the Royal Observatory Greenwich ⁦@ROGAstronomers⁩

While the cloud cover wasn’t our friend tonight, I managed to get a quick snapshot of the partial lunar eclipse with just a hand-held camera. It’s not the clearest image, but sometimes it’s about the moment rather than perfection! #PartialLunarEclipse

🌌 Dive into our latest report on the first Flamsteed lecture of the 2023/24 season, "The Unknown Universe," by the brilliant @DrStuClark. 👏 A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Clark for captivating a packed and enthusiastic Flamsteed audience! 🌠 flamsteed.info/post/the-unkno…