UCKFIELD 105FM RADIO

MONTHLY RADIO INTERVIEW

Wednesday 2 July 2014

1030hrs

 

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!

 

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)  Credit: Nik Szymanek

 

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Don't forget to join us next month at 1030hrs on Monday 4 August.



ENCOUNTERS 2014

 

 

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.

 

I have been invited to be a speaker at this year's Festival on Monday 6 October 2014.

 

The historic Airdrie Observatory

 

The event will take place in the historic library of Airdrie Observatory.

I feel honoured to have been asked and very much look forward to the evening.

More details will be provided when known.



UCKFIELD 105FM RADIO

Monday 2nd June 2014

1030hrs

 

Feel free to listen in to our monthly show where, with presenter Tony Williams, we tackle the topical issue of this month's summer solstice.

 

 

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! 

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Don't forget to join us again at 1030hrs on Wednesday 2nd July 2014.

 

Keep looking up!

RADIO SHOW

UCKFIELD 105FM

Tuesday 13 May 2014

 

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. 

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Don't forget to tune in to next month's broadcast at 1030hrs on Monday 2 June 2014.

In the interim, keep looking up!

 

More exciting news about upcoming events will follow ...

 



UCKFIELD 105FM RADIO

Astronomy Interview

Friday 4 April 2014

Shooting Stars and Mars!

 

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.

 

 

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Happy stargazing and join us again at 1030hrs on Tuesday 13 May.



Uckfield 105FM Radio

Astronomy Interview

Friday 7 March 2014

1030hrs

 

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 ...

 

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See you next month!

 



ASTRONOMY IN THE PUB

Saturday 22 February 2014

The Horns Lodge Inn

South Chailey

 

 

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.

 

 

To complement the practical viewing sessions, astronomy author and broadcaster, Ninian Boyle, joined Richie and me in offering astronomy presentations.  Ninian shared the perils of Near Earth Objects, Richie, the latest rover activities on Mars and me, a journey from a speck of cosmic dust to the observable Universe, and beyond!  The pub was packed for its entire length, and was at least three people deep along the bar.  Subsequent feedback has been amazing.

It truly was a fantastic night - a gathering of like-minded people who clearly loved the subject, and a gathering of those who had very little idea about the great 'out there' but were possessed of an enormous thirst to know!  I felt privileged to play a part.

A big thank you to Richie, as ever, for organising the event and an even bigger thank you to all the lovely people who came along and made it so enjoyable.  Here's to another one next year! 

 

And a few more photos ...

 

 

 

 





 

 

DON'T FORGET ...

 

ASTRONOMY IN THE PUB

organised by

The East Sussex Astronomical Society

The Star Inn, Pevensey

Saturday 5 April 2014

 

Hope to see you there.  More details to follow.