Sun Archive
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Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014
Posted on March 16, 2015 | No CommentsAs everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […] -
Stargazing in March
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsAlready the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a тАШmicro […] -
Stargazing in February
Posted on February 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsThe shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineтАЩs Day or still wondering […] -
Top 20 Awesome Facts About Space
Posted on December 19, 2014 | 73 CommentsAs the festive period is here once again, a lot of social gatherings and family time are part of the itinerary for most. So this year instead of telling the […] -
All you need to know about Sunspots
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 8 CommentsThe ancient Chinese thought they were stars inside a solar orb. The Aztecs thought their Sun god had pockmarks on his face. A Renaissance astronomer thought they were undiscovered planets. […] -
The Night sky in February 2013
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsNow hopefully any January blues are well and truly dispersed by now and you are prepared to take full advantage of the dark February night sky. Although special events may […] -
10 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 253 CommentsComet ISON is here! This new comet was in January 2013 just a dim speck in the constellation Gemini, between the stars Castor and Pollux. Astronomers could not agree if […]