Stargazing at Hall Place – 26th Nov 2025

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CMHASD Chairman Gary Hunt wrote; “CMHASD was honoured and delighted to deliver the Hall Place Stargazing Event on Wednesday 26th November 2025, to the people of Bexley and beyond!

The event was sold out months in advance, and its popularity seems to grow each successive event! The aim of our outreach, is to share the beauty of the night sky, explain just what we see, and hopefully spark further interest and desire to explore more about the subject. Sadly the weather on Wednesday night meant we could not use our telescopes to observe the wonderful night skies, however, we exhibited a range of telescopes and equipment. CMHASD members gave up their personal time to answer questions about astronomy. Other members, gave presentations on what telescope to get, the night sky, and even made a comet! The visitors all expressed their appreciation, some had said they had been before and wanted to return! A great evening and very worthwhile!”

Below are a selection of photos taken of the evening.

 

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Committee Meeting – Wed 10th Dec 2025


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There will be a committee meeting on Wednesday 10th December 2025.  If any member wishes to table an item for the committee to discuss, please send Gary, Mike or the committee an email detailing your proposal/item, and what your expectations are for a favourable response.  The committee's e-mail is committee@crayfordastro.com Thank you.

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The Moon – 29th November 2025

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An absolutely stunning image of the Moon taken by member Neil Webster on the 29th November 2025. 

MOON: Waxing Gibbous, 66.8% illuminated and 9.56 days old.

Neil acquired the image using an AA 115 APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI 290MM, and R/IR filter.

8 frames: each 90s x 31fps (best 20% selected)

Processed using AutoStakkert and Photo Shop.

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Craters Clavius, Tycho etc.

Check out Neil's Flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/137388222@N05/

 

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Copernicus, Archimedes, Plato, Montes Apenninus, Montes Caucasus and Alpine Valley.

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17th/18th November 2025 images by George Buckberry

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The latest images from member George Buckberry. Taken using a Dwarf3 smart scope.

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Moon

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A fantastic image of a waning gibbous Moon taken by member Diane Clarke on the 8th November 2025 using a Seestar s50 smart scope.

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Dwarf3 images by Dr. Mike Rushton

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Two super images taken by Dr. Mike Rushton using his Dwarf3 smart scope on the 12th November 2025 of the North America Nebula (Caldwell 20) and the Sun.

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George Buckberry’s Dwarf3 images from the 8th November 2025

A super collection of images taken by member George Buckberry on the 8th November 2025 using his Dwarf3 smart scope.  

The Moon:  16 subs at 1/400th S exposure, Gain=0 and a Vis filter.

 

Details of how George took the rest of his images with the Dwarf3 are on written the photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Archer’s latest deep sky images

Two fantastic deep sky images by member John Archer taken on the 8th November 2025 using his Dwarf3 smartscope. Details of how John took his images are on the photos.

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