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Showing posts with label astrology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label astrology. Show all posts

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

THE GREAT DEBATE
Astronomy vs Astrology
Uckfield 105FM Radio
Tuesday 25 February 2014
 
 
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. 
Don't take my word for it, click the link below and listen in!
 
From left to right: Sharon, Tony and Me
 


Saturday, 8 February 2014

MONTHLY RADIO SHOW
Uckfield 105 FM
Friday 7 February 2014
 
Feel free to listen in to Friday's radio show where, with radio presenter Tony Williams, we share Supernova 2014J which exploded 'recently' - some 11 to 12 million years ago in 'nearby' irregular galaxy, M82 in Ursa Major - but which is currently visible in larger amateur telescopes.
 
Supernova 2014J (circled) in M82: (NASA/Swift)
 
We also share the delights of February's night sky:  mighty Jupiter, beautiful Venus and her conjunction with the Moon on 26 February, the occultation by the Moon of the star Lamba Geminorum on 11 February, and much more.
 
To tune in just click the Uckfield 105FM icon at left.
 
 
THE GREAT DEBATE
Astronomy vs Astrology
Tuesday 25 February 2014
at 1130 hrs
 
Join Tony Williams, Uckfield 105 FM's resident Astrologer, Sharon, and me, for a live debate, or 'battle' as Tony would say (!), where astronomy goes head to head with astrology.
 
 
After much negotiation, Tony has thrown down the gauntlet and Sharon and I have picked it up!  So please do join us for what promises to be lively discussion and much debate about these two fascinating subjects.  I can't wait!
 
UPCOMING ASTRONOMY EVENTS
 
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!
 
Keep looking up ... those skies will clear ... eventually!