Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society

Whatever your experience, you belong under our skies.

Article Series


Astronomy Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the night sky β€” identify moons, constellations, and deep-sky objects across a growing collection of image-based quizzes.

3 Articles
A Closer Look

From the Solar System to the Edge of the Universe, focusing on the history, stories, and science surrounding a particlar object.

2 Articles
Constellation Highlights

The history and description of each featured constellation, with a list of objects to observe!

33 Articles
Gareth Talks about Asteroids

Dr. Gareth Williams discusses asteroid names, orbits, and origins.

2 Articles
How the Sky Works

The ins and outs of observing: all about the terminology you hear when discussing observing.

2 Articles
NBAS Announcements

Announcements of events, and other “developments” at the NBAS.

2 Articles
NBAS Newsletters

The Monthly Newsletters for the NBAS.

Short articles, an “Image of the Month”, Moon phases, and Planet visibility.

33 Articles
Observing Challenges!

Some challenges to undertake! Organized by how you observe and your skill level.

3 Articles
Planet Watch!

When (and how) to see the Planets: close approaches, oppositions, conjunctions, either with the naked-eye, binoculars, or small telescopes.

1 Articles
Smart Scopes

Articles about using smart scopes, observing challenges, and images obtained.

1 Articles
Supernova Watch!

Announcements of recent discoveries of extra-galactic supernovae, with images and finding charts.

1 Articles