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Stargazing

What’s up with the Sun?

Just lately our Sun seems to be going through a period of intense activity regarding Sunspots.

Earthshine

If you have a clear view of the western horizon tomorrow (26th January) just after sunset then you should be able to see a thin crescent Moon very close to the planet Venus.

Our Lonely Star

When you look up at the stars at night you could be forgiven for thinking that they are all single points of light. But on closer inspection it has emerged that the majority of stars are twins or even triple star clusters.

2012 The End Of The World?

You’re probably going to be hearing a lot about this during this year so I thought I’d get my tuppence worth in first and try and dispel the rumours.

Orion, the Hunter

Probably the most easily recognised constellation in the winter sky has got to be Orion the Hunter. Orion dominates the southern part of the sky with his distinct ‘butterfly’ or ‘bow tie’ shape.

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