My Current Research into PCEB Exoplanets
It’s about time I got my astronomy blog going again so I thought I’d start by explaining what I’ve been up to over the past… Read More »My Current Research into PCEB Exoplanets
General Astronomy
Three Images of the Eagle Nebula
Here are three different versions of M16, The Eagle Nebula in the constellation of Serpens Cauda. Interestingly, the constellation of Serpens is unique in that… Read More »Three Images of the Eagle Nebula
My First NASA APOD
I’m very pleased to say that I have, today, received my first NASA “Astronomy Picture of the Day” or APOD. Click on the link below:… Read More »My First NASA APOD
Nova Delphini 2013 – It’s official!
The possible nova with the catchy designated name of PNVJ20233073+2046041 has now officially been named as Nova Delphini 2013. It was clear here last night… Read More »Nova Delphini 2013 – It’s official!
A New Star in Delphinus
A bright Nova has appeared in the little constellation of Delphinus (The Dolphin). It is on the limit of naked-eye visibility, at roughly magnitude 6.3, … Read More »A New Star in Delphinus
Zooming in on The Ring Nebula
What was it about The Ring Nebula (M57) that inspired me to put together this little blog article? I guess it must be that it… Read More »Zooming in on The Ring Nebula
Meet The Spodies!
Astronomers like to blame ‘Spode’ when skies are cloudy, or when things go wrong. I’d like to introduce characters called ‘The Spodies’ who are the… Read More »Meet The Spodies!
Jupiter Near Opposition
Jupiter reached Opposition at about 1am UT on the morning of 3rd December 2012. Here are two images of different aspects of the planet. The… Read More »Jupiter Near Opposition
BBC Sky at Night 55 year party
What a great event! I was very honoured to be invited to the party at the BBC Broadcasting House to celebrate 55 years of the… Read More »BBC Sky at Night 55 year party
Venus and the Seven Sisters
A glorious sight in my 75mm APO refractor telescope last night. The night of April 3rd was cloudy when Venus was nicely in the main cluster, but… Read More »Venus and the Seven Sisters
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