Category: Dark Skies Dorset
This section contains the monthly night sky column from Rob Nolan all about Dark Skies Dorset.
Not only does this coulmn feature his beautiful astrophotography, images of such celestial objects like the Elephant Trunk and the Pillars of Creation. Rob’s Dark skies Dorset also contains hugely interesting information on the night sky in general.
Rob tell us in each edition what to look for in the coming month in the night sky and so much more.
This wonderful and informative column even goes on to share hints and tips on how to get the best out of your own night sky astrophotography.
Rob often gives advice on the best kit out there from telepscopes to lenses, a real must read for any night sky enthusiast.
Dark Skies Dorset
Deepest darkest Dorset: preserving our night sky heritage
Seeking sanctuary under the stars: CPRE’s Dr Richard Miles looks at the push for a dark sky reserve to safeguard our natural nightscapesOne of...
Dark Skies Dorset
The Northern Lights dazzle over Dorset!
Unsurprisingly, astrophotographer Rob Nolan talks about the surreal experience of watching an aurora borealis from our back gardensIn case you didn’t know, something quite...
Dark Skies Dorset
A message from our Astrophotographer Rob Nolan of RPN Photography
Northen Lights alert! Tonight and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday nights 10th & 11th May 2024) could be rather spectacular, with Northern Lights being visible...
Dark Skies Dorset
Capturing the Devil Comet
Rob Nolan captures a fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the elusive Pons-Brooks comet – and what to see under the Flower MoonThis month’s image was...
Dark Skies Dorset
Capturing the aurora borealis
Rob Nolan sees the breathtaking Northern Lights in Finland as his 40th birthday surprise became an unforgettable aurora adventureThis month I had planned to...
Dark Skies Dorset
The Heart of a Nebula
Rob Nolan navigates the UK’s fickle weather, finally having to fall back on January’s rare clear skies to present another celestial gemIt feels like...
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