Cosmos – Carl Sagan Posted on 11th December 201212th April 2020 by Laurence I’ve started reading ‘Cosmos’ by Carl Sagan, this is a real classic book, written by one of the great astronomers of modern times. It is a very sad coincidence that as I was writing this I heard the news that Sir Patrick Moore had passed away, aged 89. What an inspiration he was to so many people. Continue reading “Cosmos – Carl Sagan” →
Perseids 2010 Posted on 15th August 201012th April 2020 by Laurence So another year of the Perseids approaches an end, and another fine display. It was my second annual trip to the Norman Lockyer Observatory near Sidmouth was once again fascinating. Interesting talks, a brilliant planetarium display, and the opportunity to look through telescopes at various night sky landmarks and talk to amateurs and experts about all things astronomy. Continue reading “Perseids 2010” →50.726211-2.93886