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…
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Bergmann’s Rule
Have you ever noticed how fat people tend to feel the cold less than skinny people? Have you also noticed how it gets colder as…
Chankillo and the Solar Triangle
In the desert of western Peru there are the remnants of a civilization that still holds many mysteries. Archaeoastromomers are able to deduce a few…
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…
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…
Oman Desert Navigation Training
As promised, here is a more detailed update on my short time in Oman last week. My main reason for being there was to train…
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…
Getting to Know Puffins…
…with a little help from the sun. An interesting article on the BBC website today about the seasonal habits of Puffins. The most interesting thing…
Unnatural Navigation
I took this photo in St Peter Port, Guernsey, about ten days ago. This big fat gin palace probably doesn’t get lost very often, all…
Midnight Sun
Sticking with a midsummer theme for another day, I came across this picture today. It was taken in a place called Uttakleiv in northern Norway.…
Latitude Lice
Last night I spent a few minutes re-reading a couple of passages from Barry Cunliffe’s book about Pytheas the Greek. About 2300 years ago Pytheas…