S H I M M E R I N
Sian’s mother died suddenly on the 31st May 2021. We miss her dreadfully. The night before she died, Eileen asked Sian to explain what Dark Matter is?! This film is … Continue reading S H I M M E R I N
Tag: comet seekers
“I’m going to discover something”
In introducing this book – about one of the brightest comets ever to pass by planet earth – the author Thomas Hockey, Professor of Astronomy, shares the origins of his … Continue reading “I’m going to discover something”
Florence Taylor
Florence Taylor Hildred (1865–1932) was the first female member of Leeds Astronomical Society. Florence had research interests in women’s astronomical history and also women’s suffrage. In 1896, she lectured on … Continue reading Florence Taylor
There was no time
This is from The Quarry Wood by Nan Shepherd
Statement by the firm
Congratulations Andrew.
Oor Big Braw Cosmos
Last night, at the University of Glasgow, I attended the book launch of “Oor Big Braw Cosmos”. It was written by John C Brown, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, and Rab … Continue reading Oor Big Braw Cosmos
Glasgow Style
This film is a plea for all COMET-seekers to restore ‘GLASGOW STYLE’ to this reach of the Clyde. Glasgow Style: To play this short film please click here or on … Continue reading Glasgow Style