Cambrian Stargazing

01/05/2026

The second full moon to fall within a calendar month is known as a blue moon. Hence the saying once in a blue moon. We then have to wait until Dec 2028 for the next.

07/04/2026

The Artemis II crew captured this image of a crescent Earth setting on the Moon’s limb. Truely out of this world.

06/04/2026

Amazing images from NASA, in the photo on the left the big crator upper right is Crater Oriantale. Which from the earth can only be see right on the edge of the moon. The left image is mine from a few years ago. If only I could image from an orbiting capsule.

31/03/2026

This Wednesday NASA will be launching Artemis II back to the moon. Watch on NASA YouYube live at 10pm BST.

30/03/2026

Over the weekend at the Elan Valley dark sky festival I couldn't resist some milky way planning. Roll on milky way season.
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28/03/2026

Fantastic day at Elan Valley dark sky festival. Thanks to all those who attended and for the invitation to talk tonight at Ty Penbont.

27/03/2026

Lots of fun astro activities tomorrow at Elan Valley

🚀 One more sleep before lift off! We’re so excited to welcome you to our first Elan Dark Sky Festival which kicks off tomorrow evening in the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park. We’ll see you there!
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Rhowch ✨ yn y sylwadau os ydych chi’n ymuno â ni!
Peidiwch ag anghofio ein tagio ni yn eich lluniau gan ddefnyddio / !
📸Sorcha Lewis

Toby Hay Holly Blackshaw Serydda CARAD - TimeScape Rhayader Cambrian Stargazing The Lost ARC Tŷ Penbont Rhayader First Light Optics Gary Palmer Elan Dark Sky Festival: ‘Riding with Pippa’ Dark Skies Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/people/Radnorshire-Mammal-Group/100064740844577/ #

24/03/2026

Join me for a lovely meal at Ty Penybont this saturday during which I will be giving a talk about getting started in astronomy and what we can see in the night sky.
To book your place, use the link below.
https://elanvalley.org.uk/events/talk-and-dinner-how-to-get-started-in-astronomy/