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
I’m a bit partial to a solar eclipse
Some clear skies towards the end of December meant astrophotographer Rob Nolan finally managed to capture a much-wanted Christmas treeA belated Merry Christmas and...
Dark Skies Dorset
I’m a bit partial to a solar eclipse
October was a washout for stargazing, but astrophotographer Rob Nolan captured the eclipse – and is looking forward to some crisp clear nightsOf course,...
Dark Skies Dorset
The heart and soul of the sky
The BV’s night sky photographer and columnist Rob Nolan makes a welcome return – and introduces the Soul Nebula from within CassiopeiaFolks, I’m back,...
Dark Skies Dorset
The business of Nocturnal Manoeuvres in the Dark
There’s an opportunity for eco-tourism to benefit both our rural landscape and the local economy, says Richard Miles, Dark Skies Adviser for Dorset CPREEngland’s...
Dark Skies Dorset
You won’t step on this Jellyfish!
Well folks, we said farewell to astronomical darkness at the end of May, so it will soon be time to turn our attention to...
Dark Skies Dorset
Champagne Supernova(what you see occurred when dinosaurs roamed the earth!)
Now it’s easy to think at first glance that this isn’t a particularly great image, but bear with me.The reason this is such an...
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