Why is Orion Not in the Zodiac?
The Zodiac contains many of the most famous constellations in the night sky. Orion is a superstar of the night sky and he straddles the…
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The Sun is Now Over the Southern Hemisphere
This morning I headed out early into the hills. It was strangely satisfying to watch the sun rise south of east for the first time…
Shipwrecks on BBC4
Shipwrecks is a three-part series on BBC4, presented by naval historian, Dr. Sam Willis. And it sets out to do what BBC4 does best. It…
Analemmas and the Equation of Time
If you stood on the same spot and took a photo of the sun every day during a year’s worth of good weather, at exactly…
How to Use a Kamal
In this photo, one of the Outward Bound Oman instructors, who I visited recently, is being taught how to use a traditional and beautifully simple…
Equinox Trivia
Happy Equinox All! At nine minutes past three this morning, GMT, the sun was overhead the equator. To celebrate, here are a few things that…
Moon and Latitude
Another very enjoyable Beginner’s Guide to Natural Navigation course at the Royal Geographical Society yesterday. The diversity of interests and experiences never fails to amaze…