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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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…
Uranus, Venus and Mars in the West
My thanks to Kevan Hubbard for the following message: “There is a very impressive alignment of Uranus, Venus and Mars in the west at present,…
Total Eclipse and Totally Lovely Word
The photo above was taken shortly before the recent total solar eclipse, by my uncle, Tuppin, who was and remains in Uganda. Everyone should have…
Venus at Dawn
Not too many words needed this morning. Venus at dawn, over a misty valley. You might just be able to make out Arcturus, hiding behind…
Stargazing Weather
A blog of two halves for you today. Late September can bring some of the best early evening experiences for those who enjoy looking upwards.…
Big Game Hunting
Sometimes I feel like a big game hunter. Not a very good one though, as the idea of shooting the last white rhino, or whatever…
Aircraft, Meteor, UFO? Help needed!
I hesitated before posting this. Working in a slightly unusual field I do have to guard against publishing anything that could be deemed ‘unreliable’. And,…
Venus in Cirrus
Venus and the brighter stars, like Arcturus, appeared shrouded in a veil this morning. This was not mist close to the ground – horizontal visibility…