January 26, 2012

Wow

Video: Aurora Australis from the Space Station - Boing Boing:

January 25, 2012

Just can't get enough of this:


or this


Star Party!

Ok, so looking to organise a little something for the Centaurids this year!

Facebook Event up here:

If you're not invited and would like to come along, email me :D

January 24, 2012

In praise of … stargazing | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

In praise of … stargazing | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian:

Go go Prof. Brian!

January 23, 2012

Awesome Graffitti ...

Isaac Asimov by perreault
Isaac Asimov, a photo by perreault on Flickr.

is awesome

January 17, 2012

The Stars in the Cold Night

Robert Falcon Scott - LoC 10191u
Image via Wikipedia
Today marks the 100th anniversary of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott reaching the south pole.  Imagine the stars and aurora australis he would have seen from there, on those cold, clear nights.

Capt. Scott was one of my heros growing up, and although this post isn't about stars or anything, I just wanted to salute the man's achievement.

On their return journey, Scott and his four comrades all perished from a combination of exhaustion, starvation and extreme cold.
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January 15, 2012

Suddenly, Meteors!

http://www.rasnz.org.nz/Meteors/2012Meteors.htm

Thanks to Earth and Sky for the link :D

Astronomy Illustrations of the 1800s

Pop over to Retronaut for the goodness.  Is as awesome as pirate monkeys!

Went out for a timelapse last night as it was clear(ish), lens promptly fogged up - my fault for not following my own procedures ... give that man a cone.  Will see what i can salvage and post.

Also, for a tickle.  Here's what happens to a Flickr account when The Bad Astronomer notices you :)

Click to visit the aforementioned Flickr account, the shot he noticed was here.  Of course I did tell him about it :D