Tonight, while waiting for the sky to darken enough to see Comet Pons Brooks, I managed some images of the Moon (and its famous 'X & Y') Jupiter and satellites, the Orion Nebula and the ISS. Just before the clouds rolled over I found the comet: not a naked eye object yet!
Don't forget: you can click on an image to enlarge it!
Sunday 17 March 2024
A great afternoon at the Institute of Astronomy
Yesterday was our sixteenth attendance at the IoA's open afternoon: this is part of Cambridge Science week. We were very fortunate to have been invited to sell our meteorites at this annual event, initially by Dr Carolin Crawford and, since she retired, by Dr Matt Bothwell and have met many fascinating - and occasionally famous - astronomers and attendees.
It was a great afternoon: superbly organised - as always - and with a terrific footfall, so thankyou Cambridge!
Saturday 16 March 2024
Beautiful Moon...
The waxing crescent Moon peeped through the clouds last night - just long enough for a couple of photos. The comet is continuing to brighten and, assuming we get a clear night soon, should be a naked eye object in Andromeda.
Friday 15 March 2024
Meteorites in Cambridge!
Spacerocks will be at the Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road for their open afternoon on Saturday. We'll have a full range of meteorites for sale - or just to look at - including Lunar and Martian examples, polished slices, irons and meteorite jewellery! Totally free event with lots of activities for the whole family.
Thursday 14 March 2024
Not so stealthy!
Whenever an F35 fighter visits us from Lakenheath they are immediately recognizable by their engine tone: they are incredibly loud and very distinctive. What's more, even at great height (like the one below) they are easy to pick out against clouds or blue sky: easy meat for a SAM or faster interceptor I'd've thought!
Wednesday 13 March 2024
More Synergy!
Another couple of videos from Youtuber Mark David: many thanks! Sound quality a little 'patchy' because Mark was not in line with the PA (Tim always plays through the desk) but you get the idea!
(By the way: this Baldwin bass screwed to the ceiling could be worth around fifteen hundred pounds) Click the links:
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Dodging the rain for Waxwings!
I was beginning to think (after three abortive trips to Colney) that Waxwing would fail to appear on the year list, but a trip to Titchwell this morning gave us close views of a very confiding flock of six right by the access road.
Monday 11 March 2024
Video!
A couple of terrific video clips from the Blues Bar: many thanks Mark David for taking them for us!
Back at the Blues Bar!
Despite the weather, mothers' day and football on the telly, a decent crowd packed the fabulous Blues Bar in Lowestoft to hear us play. Afterwards we were told again and again that it was our best ever performance: thanks everyone for turning out! (Great having 'Super Roadie' Linda along to lug a ton of gear and take the photos!)
Saturday 9 March 2024
Black Barn Farmers' Market, Rackheath
Linda was at the local Farmers' Market with her bee-keeping friends Kt and Pete, so Sue suggested we pop up and have a look round. In the event it was a terrific hour or so, with lots of really excellent produce to choose from (and lots of spending opportunities too!) Well worth a look at this monthly event...