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Tim Peake: Astronaut with the Right Stuff
Posted on December 3, 2015 | No CommentsTim Peake is clearly a man who likes a challenge and has a keen sense of adventure, for in his spare time the father of two enjoys skiing, cross-country running, […] -
The December 2015 Night sky
Posted on December 3, 2015 | No CommentsWhatòÀÙs that we hear? Sleigh bells? ItòÀÙs the month that hosts the Christmas holidays, itòÀÙs December. WeòÀÙre getting into the heart of winter and the night sky is likely to […] -
Fireball over Ireland 29 November 2015
Posted on December 1, 2015 | No CommentsA spectacular multi-coloured fireball was witnessed in Ireland and Scotland by dozens of people on the evening of 29 November 2015. This was the fiery descent of a […] -
New Shepard: Blue Origin’s Reusable Rocket
Posted on November 24, 2015 | 1 CommentIs this a new dawn for suborbital travel? The Blue Origin company’s New Shepard rocket test vehicle made a successful flight into space on its second mission from its West […] -
Space and Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2015
Posted on November 24, 2015 | No CommentsWith Christmas only around the corner, finding the perfect gift for loved ones may be on the to-do list. So find below a list of gifts available to purchase from […] -
Polyus: the Real Death Star?
Posted on November 5, 2015 | No CommentsWhile suspicion, fear, and fantasy, at times were closely associated with the Cold War period in terms of how the USA and the USSR viewed one anotheròÀÙs respective actions, it […] -
The November 2015 Night Sky
Posted on November 4, 2015 | No CommentsThe nights are getting very dark and there is a definite chill in the air. Hello November, and hello to some brilliant stargazing opportunities. The Earth’s tilt means that now […]