Category Archives: Astronomy

Guardian of Science

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Stephen

Some of you may not have heard of last week’s launch of a new science blogging site by the Guardian newspaper. They have a core group of regular bloggers — Jon Butterworth, Dr Evan Harris, Martin Robbins and NN’s own Grrlscientist … Continue reading →

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New Moon

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Stephen

I have little to say this evening apart from reporting that I came home tonight and caught the new moon before it dipped behind the trees. Thought some of you might want to have a look. Moon over Kent And … Continue reading →

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I have discovered Jupiter

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Stephen

I am 46 years of age and I have just discovered Jupiter. This is a surprising revelation, even to me. I have strong memories of being a child besotted with things astronomical. Looking back now, however, I have to wonder … Continue reading →

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You can call him Al. Again

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Stephen

It’s over. And over a week ago at that. But I only finally caught up with the third and last episode of Prof Jim Al-Khalili’s BBC4 series Science and Islam last night. I flagged it up just before the series … Continue reading →

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