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Two images of the crescent Moon and Venus taken in the early morning hours of the 6th October 2026 by member Jim Burchell.

Venus is the white dot at the 7 O' Clock position from the crescent Moon.

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A superb image of Saturn taken by member Simon Dawes.  Details of how and when Simon acquired the image are on the photo.

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The Bubble Nebula taken by member Tina Bishop using a Dwarf3 smart scope.

''The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, Sharpless 162, or Caldwell 11, is an H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies close to the open cluster Messier 52.'' Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Nebula

Messier 52 is the cluster of stars to the bottom right of the Bubble Nebula.  The Bubble Nebula is in the middle of the image.  If you zoom in on the bubble nebula you will see the outline of a bubble shape.

Also in the image is NGC 7538, a diffuse nebula which is the red area to the bottom left of the Bubble Nebula.  It is located in the constellation Cepheus and is about 9,100 light-years from Earth. It is a region of active star formation.

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Three great images taken by John Archer using a Dwarf3 smart scope from East Sussex.

The CON western Cyg image is of the western part of the Cygnus Constellation.

''Cygnus is a northern constellation on the plane of the Milky Way, deriving its name from the Latinized Greek word for "swan". Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn, and it features a prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross. Cygnus was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.'' Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cygnus_(constellation)

''NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm...... Colloquially, NGC 281 is also known as the Pacman Nebula for its resemblance to the video game character.'' Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_281

The Moon image was taken on the 27th October 2026.

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The Moon taken by member Neil Webster on the 27th October 2026.

It was a waning gibbous moon, 17.22 days old and 96.1% illuminated.

Neil acquired his image using a AA115 Apo, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI 290MM, and a Astronomik pro planet filter (R/IR 642-840 nm).

Then processed in Firecapture, AutoStakkert, and Affinity.

9 frames: each 90s x 32fps. Best 20% selected in AS

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

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A selection of images taken by member George Buckberry using his Dwarf 3 smart scope.  Details of how George took the images are on the photos.

Also included is the 1st ever astro image taken by George's grandson Tyler - Well done Tyler :-)

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Congratulations to Honor Wheeler, Simon Dawes and Neil Webster for having their images selected and shown at the British Astronomical Association AGM on the 28th October 2026.

Honor's images were of the Partial Solar Eclipse on the 12th August 2026 & the Partial Lunar Eclipse on the 28th August 2026.

Simon's image was of the Aurora taken at Kelling Heath on the 10th October 2026.

Neil's image was of the Moon taken on the 27th October 2026.

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Hot off the press - The Wizard Nebual taken by Dr. Mike Rushton on the 31st October 2026.  Mike used his Dwarf 3 to capture the nebula.

''NGC 7380 is a young open cluster of stars in the northern circumpolar constellation of Cepheus, discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787. The surrounding emission nebulosity is known colloquially as The Wizard Nebula.'' Ref https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_7380

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On 13th November 2026 Mid Kent Astronomical Society have Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (discoverer of Pulsars) coming to speak to them in Bredhurst Village Hall, which is about 35 minutes down the A2.

It is a ticketed event as there is a limit on the number they can accommodate in the Hall. If you are interested there is a link on their homepage to the booking form. https://www.midkentastro.org.uk

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Join CMHASD for some Stargazing at Hall Place & Gardens on the 18th November 2026. 

Advance booking required.

Please note this is a ticket only event organised by Bexley Council.

Tickets can be purchased at:https://www.hallplace.org.uk/event/stargazing-november-2026/

We will be there from 7pm to 9pm. (Doors open from 6.45pm)

Outdoor activities are weather dependant.

Below is a selection of CMHASD photos from previous Stargazing events held at Hall Place.

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