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Monday 22 June 2015

SPA Newsletter 33: Aurora alert

SPA Newsletter 33

22 June 2015

Aurora alert
There is a strong possibility of auroral activity tonight, as several coronal mass ejections are currently hitting the Earth's magnetic field. Activity is now at storm level according to Aurorawatch UK.
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R Corona Borealis fades again
Recent observations show a significant fade of the variable star R Corona Borealis. As of 13 June it had dropped from a peak brightness of about magnitude 7.5 to around 10. For details go to http://popastro.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c3c026b652ea9c4b1c85afb31&id=009553e807&e=65c669f6a5

The star will be featured in the July issue of Popular Astronomy.
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Good Clear Skies
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Astrocomet
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Colin James Watling
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Various Voluntary work-Litter Picking for Parish Council (Daytime) and also a friend of Kessingland Beach (Watchman)
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Real Astronomer and head of the Comet section for LYRA (Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Regional Astronomers) also head of K.A.G (Kessingland Astronomy Group) and Navigator (Astrogator) of the Stars (Fieldwork)
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Lyra Main Website: http://www.lyra-astro.co.uk/

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