Useful Links related to the observatory
Societies
Brannel Astronomy
My local astronomy society, full of keen and dedicated amateur astronomers.
British Astronomical Association
An ongoing invaluable source of useful information regarding all aspects of observing.
AAVSO
Source of information and repository of data on variable stars
Remote Observatories
Tzec Maun Foundation
Remote observatories in New Mexico and Australia. Amatuer researchers can apply for time on a range of very capable scopes, currenlty including 16" and 20" RCOS Ritchey Chretiens and in the near future a 1m scope.
Faulkes telescopes
Two 2m research class scopes in Hawaii and Australia. Amateurs and Schools can apply for time
Resources
JPL New Horizons
Invaluable source of magnitude and ephemeris data for asteroids.
IAU Minor Planet Center
Repository of asteroid astrometric data and source of ephemeris and observerving data.
Exoplanet transit database
Great site to help with planning observation of exoplanet transits
Weather
Met Office
The most reliable weather forecasts for Southwest England.
Sat24
Fantastic site with very up to date visible and IR satellite images of cloud cover.
Meteox
Almost real-time rainfall radar data for europe - useful to know when to shut the roof!
XC Weather
Useful site with recent observations throughout the UK and US GFS forecast data
Products
Astrometrica
Software for Astrometry and Photometry.
Peranso
Software for determining lightcurve periods.
Meade telescopes
Manufacturers of my LX200 and f3.3 focal reducer.
QHY CCD
Manufacturers of my QHY6 Pro CCD camera and QHY5 guide camera
C2A
Free planetarium package for observation planning and control of the telescope
