tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16739099621149732412024-03-14T10:57:56.659-07:00 ... SEEING STARS with Jane A GreenWotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-43897633374242051562014-12-13T07:54:00.000-08:002015-02-04T09:06:57.170-08:00<div align="center">
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<strong>The Cosmological Distance Ladder</strong><br />
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<strong>Due to the overwhelming success of this year's National Tour (see below) there will be another in 2015!</strong><br />
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<strong>VECTIS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY</strong><br />
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<strong>EAST SUSSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY</strong><br />
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<strong>PATRICK MOORE MEMORIAL LECTURE</strong><br />
<strong>I have been invited to give two presentations</strong><br />
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<strong>Holmewood House School</strong><br />
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-21312025925783089872014-08-29T00:05:00.003-07:002014-11-02T03:48:47.046-08:00<div align="center">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">October 2014</span></strong></div>
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... Professor Chris Lintott, astrophysicist and co-presenter of the BBC <em>Sky at Night</em> television programme.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'I can honestly say one of the best, if not the best production of astronomy I have seen on a live stage'</span> </div>
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TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE launched at Downton Moot, Wiltshire on 27 September 2014 where a 250+ crowd joined us in an outside medieval amphitheatre for a taste of our National Tour with media partner BBC <em>Sky at Night </em>Magazine. It was a huge success ...</div>
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... and was followed by the big theatre official launch at Dorking Halls on Saturday 4th October 2014 where with host and co-presenter, rocket scientist Neil Phillipson, Professor Chris Lintott, and myself we brought our unique take on astronomy to a 400+ audience.</div>
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From there we presented at The Nottingham Playhouse, the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Manchester, The Epstein, Liverpool, The Atkinson, Southport, the King's Theatre, Cardiff and The Cresset in Peterborough.</div>
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Just the most fabulous three weeks. Amazing audiences. Overwhelming feedback, both on scene, but also on Twitter and Facebook. </div>
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And this is not the end. We've already been booked for the major SOLARSPHERE Event in Wales in August next year, with more offers in the pipeline.</div>
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And TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE 2 - a bigger and even better tour - is already being planned!</div>
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If you missed us this year - join us in 2015!</div>
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Below are some of the highlights ...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Co-host, Neil Phillipson, and me, presenting the 'news segment'</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Another fan ... starting young!</span></div>
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Just the most amazing journey!</div>
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An enormous thank you to our amazing special guests:</div>
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Professor Chris Lintott</div>
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Will Gater</div>
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Mark Thompson</div>
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock</div>
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Dr Rhodri Evans</div>
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Equally enormous thank you to my host, co-presenter and friend, Neil Phillipson and Adele Horton - organiser, all-round invaluable wonder-worker, and friend.</div>
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So many happy memories!</div>
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Join us next year when we'll be doing it all again, and more!</div>
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<a href="http://touroftheuniverse.co.uk/?p=135">TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE: Official Website</a></div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-39263546895251067662014-08-19T12:54:00.000-07:002014-12-14T02:42:14.603-08:00<div align="center">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">ENCOUNTERS</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">2014</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Presentation</strong><br />
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<strong>Monday 6 October</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">From left, Aileen (secretary) Jack (operator), Jim and Bob (curators) and me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">with the famous </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">6" Cooke refractor </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">at the historic Airdrie Observatory.</span></div>
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A wonderful evening with some truly fabulous people who were warm, welcoming and enormously enthusiastic. I was honoured to be their first female speaker, and felt amongst friends. What a trip and what an unforgettable evening. </div>
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A big sincere thank you to all!</div>
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<strong>ASTRONOMY FM</strong></div>
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<em><strong>UNDER BRITISH SKIES</strong></em></div>
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<strong>Sunday 17 August 2014</strong></div>
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<strong>2000hrs BST</strong></div>
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<strong>COMET 67P/CHURYUMOV-GERASIMENKO</strong></div>
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<strong>the ESA and NASA ROSETTA MISSION</strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Comet 67P/C-G imaged on 7 August 2014 by the Rosetta spacecraft's OSIRIS narrow-angle camera when 65 miles away from the 2.5 mile wide nucleus.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was extremely privileged to join Richie Jarvis and Paul Harper, the hosts of Astronomy FM Under British Skies, for a live radio show in which we discussed the thrilling ESA/NASA Rosetta Mission to Comet 67P/C-G.</span></span></div>
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Our special guests included: Dr Colin Snodgrass, Marie Curie post-doctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute and co-ordinator of the ground-based observations of professional observers. He is also a specialist on the Rosetta OSIRIS camera team; Dr Claudia Alexander, a Rosetta Project Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Dr Padma Yanamandra-Fisher of the Space Science Institute and Rosetta co-ordinator for amateur observers.</div>
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Pre-records for this programme were also contributed by Dr Matt Taylor, ESA Rosetta Project Scientist, and Dr Joel Parker, a Director at the Southwest Research Institute, Project Manager/Science Team Member on several space missions, including LRO and New Horizons, and Deputy Principal Investigator for NASA's Rosetta ALICE instrument.</div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-20895563833371428472014-07-06T01:27:00.000-07:002014-08-29T00:06:35.904-07:00<div align="center">
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I have been invited to team up with rocket scientist Neil Phillipson and some of the UK's most renowned astronomers to co-present a show with a difference - TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE! - with media partner BBC <em>Sky at Night </em>Magazine.</div>
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Special guest include Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, space scientist, and Dr Chris Lintott, astronomer, both presenters of the BBC's <em>Sky at Night </em>television programme.</div>
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Neil says: "The show is a night like no other - we take our audience on a whistle-stop journey through space and time, sharing the incredible nature of the Universe in a humorous, passionate and inspiring way."</div>
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Stunning planetarium-style presentations provide the backdrop to an intimate and uniquely insightful look at the wonders of the cosmos, touching on frequently overlooked fundamentals and guiding the audience to a jaw-dropping appreciation of the night sky. Alongside Neil and our special guests I intend to bring the images alive with an interactive, light-hearted and illuminating approach.</div>
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TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE launches at Dorking Halls on 4th October 2014 with nine other national theatre venues to follow, including Nottingham, Altrincham, Liverpool, Southport, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Bath and Peterborough.</div>
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Full details are available on the official TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE website (see below) as well as via national media, Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites!<br />
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Feel free to 'drop in' any time to catch my monthly radio appearances on Uckfield 105FM with presenter Tony Williams where we share all things astronomical, and have a great deal of fun along the way! Simply click the Uckfield 105FM icon at left.<br />
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In yesterday's show - Monday 4 August - we discussed the two most distant red giant stars recently discovered in our Milky Way Galaxy's outer halo; a whopping 750,000 and 900,000 light-years away! <br />
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Also on the menu was ESA's exciting Rosetta mission whereby a spacecraft is about to rendezvous with, orbit around, and drop a lander - Philae - on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko - a mission we shall follow closely in forthcoming shows. I shall be join Richie Jarvis on Astronomy FM at 8.00pm on 17 August where I shall be privileged to join a live link-up with some of the key scientists working on the Rosetta Mission - more to follow.<br />
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Also enjoyed on our radio show was the discussion on the dramatic 'mega Moon' about to make its closest approach to Earth for many years at circa 8.00pm on 10 August. From there we shared the delights of the Perseid Meteor shower, due to peak on 12 August, when, despite the Full Moon, some fast bright meteors and possible fireballs will still be visible as they blaze across the night sky. And finally, the thrilling conjunction of Venus and Jupiter pre-dawn on 18 August. Seen against the backdrop of M44, the Beehive Cluster, the fact that these two dazzling planets will appear a mere 15 arcminutes apart should make for an amazing sight. My alarm clock will be set!</div>
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In addition to the exciting news about TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE - a national astronomy tour with media partner BBC <em>Sky at Night </em>magazine (see above) - details of other exciting events in which I am privileged to be involved will also appear here ... so dip in any time and join me for the start of more astronomical adventures!<br />
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-11289383170595184502014-07-02T12:41:00.000-07:002014-07-03T02:42:33.778-07:00<div align="center">
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It's that time again! Feel free to listen in to a recording of today's radio show where, with presenter Tony Williams, we share the delights of the summer Milky Way, the mighty Andromeda Galaxy and many other galaxies beyond my recollection - and much more besides!</div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-91029504436569803242014-06-02T11:28:00.000-07:002014-06-02T11:28:55.674-07:00<div align="center">
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Encounters is a North Lanarkshire wide cultural festival with an eclectic programme that has something for everyone. A month long feast of activity that includes authors, films, drama, dance, music, visual art and more, offered up through events, workshops, exhibitions and initiatives across the North Lanarkshire area.</div>
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I have been invited to be a speaker at this year's Festival on Monday 6 October 2014.</div>
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The event will take place in the historic library of Airdrie Observatory.</div>
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We also share tomorrow's rare triple transit of Jupiter's moons, an event next repeated in 2015 but then not again until 2032! Noctilucent clouds and this month's planets also add to the mix, and a whole heap of fun besides! </div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-46034225681870332922014-05-14T02:28:00.000-07:002014-05-14T02:28:09.450-07:00<div align="center">
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Feel free to listen in to yesterday's radio show where, with radio presenter, Tony Williams, we share the delights of the recent Illustris Galaxy Simulation, otherwise known as 'Burt' (!), the appearance of Comet 109/P LINEAR and a possible meteor shower, noctilucent clouds and this month's apparitions of Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. </div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-70734595398058836202014-04-04T11:39:00.001-07:002014-04-04T11:45:51.118-07:00<div align="center">
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It's that time again! Feel free to listen in to this month's radio show where, with radio presenter, Tony Williams, we share the secrets of April's Lyrids meteor shower, the delights of the planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn ... and a few thoughts on the Big Bang.</div>
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Feel free to join radio presenter, Tony Williams, and me, for our monthly astronomy show. This time we share the wonders of Jupiter, currently perfectly placed for viewing in the night sky, the Moon's impending conjunction with the gas giant planet, Saturn, a close shave by asteroid DX110, the winter constellations, and much more besides ...<br />
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Yet again, this was a really fun evening, enhanced this year by the fact that we actually enjoyed clear skies too! As a result, Richie Jarvis took a crowd outside The Horns Lodge Inn to witness the passing of the International Space Station, as well as sharing the stunning views of Jupiter and Orion against the darkest skies in Sussex. A raft of telescopes were also set up and members of the public enjoyed some amazing views of the gas giant planet as well as the Great Orion Nebula.</div>
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Well, this was an idea of radio presenter, Tony Williams, with whom I share my monthly broadcast on all things astronomical. He teamed me up with Sharon, Uckfield 105FM's Astrologer, for what became a lively discussion about the stars and planets, agrarian beliefs and the mysticism of horoscopes. Tony led us way back into the realms of ancient Babylonia, Egypt, China and Australia, and great fun was had by all. </div>
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Due to the recent wet and windy weather - why am I using the word 'recent', it feels as if it's been around forever (!) - a number of astronomy events in which I was due to be involved have been cancelled. I will update with new info as and when it becomes available. In the meantime, watch this space!</div>
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The Star has a great southerly view with an array of telescopes for viewing the Sun and the night sky; all are welcome to come and view its wonders.</div>
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Observing will start at 2.00pm with the Sun, then early evening, the Moon, and, as it approaches dark, the ESAS will have laser guided tours of the constellations along with telescope viewing through a variety of provided scopes.</div>
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Talks will also take place throughout the afternoon and evening, of which I shall be one of the guest speakers. If wet, still come along as we shall be presenting, whatever the weather!</div>
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South Chailey turns off the lights to view the night sky in one of the darkest corners of the country, with a full supporting cast of astronomers and telescopes to help out.</div>
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Following the success of last year's event, feel free to join us for an evening of viewing and presentations, including mine. It was really great fun last year and I am sure it shall be again.</div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-85271074070656397452014-01-10T12:09:00.002-08:002014-01-10T12:26:57.014-08:00<div align="center">
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This local radio station is hugely popular with listeners, both young and old, numbering in the tens of thousands. Uckfield 105FM is ranked third highest after BBC national radio and Heart FM. Little wonder because everyone in the team is enthusiastic, energetic and works really hard to serve the local community. They do a great job. My monthly astronomy slot, since my initiation as Royle's Astronomer over two years ago, has gone from strength to strength. </div>
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A note for the diary: on 22 February 2014 astro-imager, Richie Jarvis, will be hosting another 'Astronomy in the Pub' evening at the Horns Lodge Inn in South Chailey. I have been invited along as a Guest Speaker. Last year's event was really well attended and was terrific fun. More details to follow, but hope to see you there!</div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-32936539803989479932013-11-15T13:28:00.000-08:002013-11-15T13:28:43.704-08:00<div align="center">
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After my presentation at the BBC's <em>Sky at Night</em> National Astronomy Festival 2013 at the Herstmonceux Science Centre and Observatory, I was approached by double BAFTA Award winning television presenter, Neil Buchanan, to give a private presentation to a small group of astronomy enthusiasts. What a terrific night! The Herstmonceux 'Space Cadets', as they are known, are a fabulous bunch of people who genuinely love astronomy and meet regularly to study, share their passion and enjoy the night sky. I knew from Neil's intro that the evening would be informal which enabled me to share my earlier Winchester Planetarium lecture, 'The Wonder of the Universe' in a more relaxed, leisurely manner ... which seemed to hit all the right notes. After a short break, we then naturally slipped into the second half which took the format of a question and answer session, followed by lively open discussion and debate which proved very diverse, interesting and always laced with copious laughter. </div>
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It was just so lovely to be with fellow astronomy enthusiasts, who know and love their subject, in a venue that was equally warm and welcoming. A really great night. Thank you Neil. Thank you Sarah Morgan for getting it organised and making me feel so welcome. And thank you to everyone who turned up to help make this a genuinely unforgettable event.</div>
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Feel free to tune in to my monthly radio show where I join presenter Tony Williams to discuss Comet ISON, the Andromeda Galaxy, the conjunction of Saturn and Mercury and the Winter constellations. Also shared is my presentation at the INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium at Winchester where significant sums for Cancer Research UK were raised.</div>
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<strong>The Wonder of the Universe</strong></div>
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<strong>Thursday 14 November 2013</strong></div>
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A one-hour presentation followed by discussion<br />
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If interested in coming along, please advise Sarah Morgan (<a href="mailto:sarah4glebe@hotmail.co.uk">sarah4glebe@hotmail.co.uk</a>) <br />
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-12310981208165351802013-10-25T08:10:00.003-07:002013-10-26T06:04:22.378-07:00<div align="center">
<strong>INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium</strong></div>
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<strong>Winchester</strong></div>
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<strong>Thursday 17th October 2013</strong></div>
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Though known as an author, speaker and broadcaster on astronomy, I have another life working for the British Horseracing Authority, and this astronomy presentation was instigated by a BHA Disciplinary Panel Steward. Ordinarily our paths would cross at Ascot or Epsom Racecourse where discussions about astronomy were considered somewhat off the rails.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In my 'other life' at Ascot Racecourse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo credit: Matthew Webb</span></div>
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Not so this night, for the great and good of British horseracing diverted from the running rails and took a journey onto the cosmic racecourse, from the realms of the very small to the truly astronomically immense. Following a champagne reception, the packed auditorium darkened and for an hour all was eerily quiet as we took our voyage. I think it was shock! But the feedback was amazing and the questions keep on coming ... but not in a planetarium environment ... on racecourses throughout the south of England! How's that for getting off the rails? </div>
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The purpose of the evening was to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and in this we exceeded the target. Can't help but smile!</div>
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<strong>UCKFIELD 105FM</strong></div>
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<strong>Friday 11 October 2013</strong></div>
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Feel free to listen in to the latest broadcast where, with radio presenter, Tony Williams, we discuss the Higgs Boson and the October night sky. Among the highlights are the alignment of the giant star Regulus with the red planet Mars and Comet ISON in the early morning hours. And don't forget the mighty planet, Jupiter, poised to become even more magnificent.</div>
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WotALotofPolluxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862570905793938089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673909962114973241.post-71967763368287529632013-09-12T01:46:00.000-07:002013-09-12T01:59:44.657-07:00<div align="center">
<strong>HERSTMONCEUX OBSERVATORY</strong></div>
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<strong>Friday 6 - Sunday 8 September 2013</strong></div>
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With the field in the foreground of these historical domes replete with tents and the neighbouring car park full, clearly word continues to spread about this great three-day national astronomy event sponsored by the BBC's Sky at Night.</div>
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I go every year, ostensibly to catch some great speakers and soak up the atmosphere but, particularly, to watch renowned astro-imager, Nik Szymanek, deliver his sell-out presentation. With a fabulous projector and large screen he thrilled us all with his latest images captured with Ian King (of Ian King Imaging) using their remotely operated telescope in Nerpio, Spain. Stunning, literally jaw-dropping stuff.</div>
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As always, there were amazing activities for all, young and old, and, with some stunning clear skies on the Friday and Saturday evenings, amateur telescopes were turned skyward to capture some incredible astronomical objects and views of the Milky Way.</div>
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On a personal note, I was invited to be a Guest Speaker on the Sunday, the title of my presentation, 'Basketballs and Beyond' seemingly hitting just the right note. How fantastic to have a sell-out audience join me in the historic Dome B - dark, cosy and so atmospheric beneath the 36-inch Yapp reflector telescope. We shared a journey from the tiny to the truly tremendous. The feedback was amazing and, as always, it reaffirmed for me why I love the subject so much. </div>
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Roll on my next private presentation at Winchester's Intech Planetarium to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Can't wait!</div>
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