A Comet! A Comet!

Morton Place Observatory, Kilmarnock [demolished 1957]: Thomas Morton, 1783-1862: Astronomy in Scotland – The Mortons of Kilmarnock, by D. M. Gavine, PhD, 1982: 5 March 1846, Kilmarnock Weekly Post: Morton … Continue reading A Comet! A Comet!

A New Window on the Universe

If you have not heard of Karl Jansky and his incredible discovery I would suggest you read White Holes by Carlo Rovelli. Meantime, I share the following: 11 May 1933, … Continue reading A New Window on the Universe

Paris names a city street after star Bowie

The above report was printed in the Herald, 9 January 2024. What follows are some of my short films inspired by David Bowie: He saw things where others saw nothing: … Continue reading Paris names a city street after star Bowie

perspectives

A friend of mine recommended this small book: White holes – Carlo Rovelli. It really is a wonderful wee book!