This aurora was taken last night by our friend David Taylor whom we were visiting in Orkney when I took my 'How not to' photo in the summer...
So I bet even Mike didnt know No, you’re right… I didn’t! Make a note of this date, ladies and gentlemen! You'll be telling your grandchildren about ...
Hey! Good point! A free University of Mooc degree!!
A friend of mine just told me about another 'Moocs'* provider, Coursera. Here's a listing of their astronomy courses. Also edx.org's astronomy stuff....
This'll keep you busy, Tej!
Can't help feeling sorry for the original 9th planet, Pluto, having to sit there and watch a planet that hasn't even been discovered yet being named t...
Sadly, Philae's contribution has now come to an end. It is "probably now covered in dust and too cold to function" says the German space agency DLR, w...
a whole lot of astronomy programs being recorded on my media centre 'Media centre'? Is that like an old music centre? ;) Seriously, though, good work...
The sensitivities - and hence margin of error - is just so extraordinary. I just hope the signal wasn't caused by a cosmonaut tripping over a toolbox ...
why are these clouds only seen before dusk or after sunrise? I'm pretty sure it's because the sun reflects off the underside of the clouds. During the...
No, it’s a twig from an overhanging tree. That's a relief. Because it was either a very large spider or it was very close. Neither situation is a good...