Talks to astronomical societies are almost invariably – and rather pleasurably – followed by a trip to the pub. There, the conversation usually touches on my luck in visiting some of the world’s great observing sites. I’m still getting stick, for example, for the evening in Chile when we were on the hill next to [...]
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This month’s Guide to the Night Sky is up over at the Times. I found myself getting increasingly interested in the topic of noctilucent (’night shining’ clouds), so here’s the image of one made by the exhaust of the rocket that carried Phoenix to Mars.
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The next few nights are perfect for viewing the International Space Station, as it’s in almost permanent sunlight. You can read my short note about it in the Times, or just go to the excellent Heavens Above for personalized predictions.
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My column describing the May night sky is up over at the Times. Please click through if you have a chance. I was genuinely in two minds about what to write about the Eta Aquarid meteor shower; there’s a complete division between those predicting an excellent shower (60-80 ZHR*) and those expecting more normal rates [...]
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The online version of this month’s Times Sky at Night column is written in a style that might be familiar to some of you.
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