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Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

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Spectroscopy

Spectra taken with CCDSpec spectroscope on Sky Watcher Equinox Pro 120mm OTA 18/2/2019

Admin February 18, 2019 No Comments

Below are some spectra I took using the CCDSpec spectroscope on my Sky Watcher Equinox 120mm telescope. Andy Capella (spectrum as comes from spectroscope and then plotted using RSPEC): Comparison…

Meteor detection by radio

Lyrid Radio Meteor Scatter from Graves on 143.050 MHz Observation Attempt 21/4/2012

Admin April 21, 2012 No Comments

Click on link below to download PDF: https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LRO-Lyrid-radio-observations-210412.pdf Unfortunately, this attempt was unsuccessful: Shows my young son, Rhys, and my friend Damian!

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