BAA Tutorials

BAA Tutorials

Observing the Sun

Advice on how to observe the Sun

Lyn Smith, 2017 Jun 26

Guide to Processing Spectra Using the BASS Software

An end to end tutorial to processing spectra using the BASS software.

Andrew Wilson, 2017 Jun 10

Focusing by diffraction

A simple, low cost, yet highly effective method for achieving accurate focus of a telescope

Ron Arbour, 2017 May 25

Observing and Drawing the Night Sky

Like to know more about how make an observational Sketch: Read on

Stewart Moore, 2017 Apr 26

Absolute Beginners No. 9: Using filters for visual planetary observation

Paul G. Abel, 2017 Mar 20

Atmospheric dispersion and its effect on high resolution imaging

Damian Peach discusses the impact atmospheric dispersion can have on planetary imaging and strategies to compensate for it

Damian Peach, 2017 Feb 26

Introducing QUICKMAP – an invaluable resource for the lunar observer

Bill Leatherbarrow, 2017 Feb 02

Binoculars for the travelling astronomer

Stewart Moore looks at the parameters that should be considered when choosing binoculars for astronomy.

Stewart L. Moore, 2017 Jan 09

Absolute Beginners No. 8: The phases of Venus

Paul Abel describes the observations you can make of our sister planet Venus, and explains the reasons for its varying position and brightness as it orbits the Sun.

Paul G. Abel, 2016 Nov 21

Absolute Beginners No. 7: Observing Meteors

Paul Abel explains the basics of meteor spotting

Paul G. Abel, 2016 Sep 24

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