When is the Best Time to View the Galactic Centre from the UK?

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The best time to view the Galactic Centre (RA=17h 45m, Dec=-29°) from the UK is during the summer months, particularly around June and July when it is highest in the sky. Observers should consider local sidereal time to determine optimal viewing conditions, as the Galactic Centre reaches its zenith at approximately 00:00 to 02:00 local sidereal time. The parallax of the Galactic Centre, located 8 kpc away, is a critical factor for precise measurements, which can be calculated using standard parallax formulas.

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What is the best time of year to view the Glalactic Centre (RA=17h 45m Dec=-29[degrees]) with an optical telescope? Would it be visible from the uk?At what local sidereel time would it be highest in the sky, and what is its parallax if the galactic centre is 8 kpc away?

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From the lecture I'm pretty certain its in Summer, although I've lost my notes, and I am totally clueless for how to do this.

Any relevant material you c\an think of for me to read on this?

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