Reposting for the Sunday morning reading crowd with a free-to-read link that isn't behind the Nature paywall! 🔭⚛️🧪👩🔬
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And here is a video of the ISS transit taken with the #TeleVue NP101 🔭. 35 frames extracted from the 2 minute video, and converted to .mp4 at a slower rate. This is roughly 1s elapsed time, and the ISS moves from right to left. #astrophotography
Important advice on safely observing the August #eclipse, and choosing safe eclipse glasses. We sourced our eclipse sunglasses through @gostargazing.bsky.social www.astronomyedinburgh.org/2026/06/15/o... 🔭
Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans
Just ordered some #eclipse glasses from @gostargazing.bsky.social for @astronomyedinburgh.bsky.social outreach on August 12th. They only ship to the UK, but if you're looking to order some here's the link: gostargazing.co.uk/solar-glasse...
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On 12 August 2026 you will be able to see a partial solar eclipse from the UK. If the weather cooperates it's going to be an amazing spectacle with about 90% of the Sun covered as seen from Edinburgh....
Astronomy enthusiasts in the United Kingdom are in for a celestial treat this August as a partial solar eclipse graces the skies. This rare and
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If anyone else wishes to encourage their MP to attend and find out about the impacts to an area of science where the UK punches well above its weight, details of how to contact them are in the article above.
Our sky diary for May is now on our website: www.astronomyedinburgh.org/2026/04/27/s... 🔭
