Scorpius Returns
In this image the three brightest objects in the sky are, from left to right, Venus, the moon and Jupiter. But look carefully to the…
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How to Read Water
Clues & Patterns from Puddles to the Sea A New York Times Bestseller. A Sunday Times “Must Read” book. A must-have book for walkers, sailors,…
Mabiniogion and the Stars
A couple of nights ago I listened to an interesting talk about the Mabinogion and the night sky, by the astronomer Martin Griffiths (pictured). We…
The Gegenschein
Whenever light hits particles, either in our atmosphere or in space, some of that light is scattered and some of it gets reflected back relatively…
Where the Wildflowers Are
Walking through a narrow, predominantly damp and shady deciduous woodland yesterday afternoon I was suddenly greeted by sunshine on my right cheek and a group…
Which Way Are We Looking?
The last astro quiz proved so popular that I thought we’d do another. This fantastic photo was taken by the expedition photographer, James Walker. Thanks,…
Astro Photo Quiz
This really is one of the best astronomical photographs I have ever come across. It is amazing even before you notice that the sea is…
Astronomy in Literature
The research that I have been doing for the book I am currently writing led me to an interesting study. Academics have found that there…