Archive for August, 2009
Meteorite hunter Rob Elliott sells of… – Times Online
Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Times Online Meteorite hunter Rob Elliott sells off his collection of space rocks Times Online The advert in the astronomy magazine made Rob Elliott an offer he couldn't refuse. “Own a piece of another world,” it said
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Scotland dishes out 650000 funding fo… – PublicTechnology.net
Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Scotland dishes out 650000 funding for science projects PublicTechnology.net Orkney Science Festival – £2868 for Astronomy for the Islands, astronomy activities for 460 people in remote islands off the Orkney mainland.
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Estherville meteorite on the auction block – Estherville Daily News
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Estherville meteorite on the auction block Estherville Daily News EDINBURGH, Scotland – A large piece of the Estherville meteorite will be put up for public auction on Tuesday, Aug. ..
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Bus to rev up scientific interest – Scotsman
Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Bus to rev up scientific interest Scotsman … and astronomy tuition for residents in remote islands are among a host of projects across Scotland receiving funding to whet public interest in science .
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Croydon light pollution ruins meteor … – Your Local Guardian
Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Croydon light pollution ruins meteor show for astronomers Your Local Guardian Croydon astronomers looking forward to one of the heavens' most spectacular displays faced two problems last week – the moon and light … and more
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Perseid meteor show reaches peak – BBC News
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Times Online Perseid meteor show reaches peak BBC News Budding astronomers were advised to lie on a blanket or a reclining chair to get the best view. But skygazers in the south of England were left disappointed …
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Perseids ‘meteor watch’ knocks Disney… – Telegraph.co.uk
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Telegraph.co.uk Perseids 'meteor watch' knocks Disney star Miley Cyrus off Twitter …
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The Twitter Meteorwatch – socializing… – Bright Side of News*
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Telegraph.co.uk The Twitter Meteorwatch – socializing among the stars Bright Side of News* Hopefully, later postings will be more spectacular, as twitpics of the Moon, Jupiter, nebulae, and galaxies are expected to be sent as well.
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Shooting the stars on Twitter – Channel 4 News
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Times Online Shooting the stars on Twitter Channel 4 News “It's a great way to promote the science ,” Dr Massey said. “We are in the international year of astronomy – 400 years after the telescope was first used … Meteor shower to return for encore display Metro Canada – Ottawa Perseid meteor shower will peak tonight through Thursday Arizona Daily Star Malaysians can observe meteor shower tonight Malaysia Star Reno Gazette-Journal
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Future of Aberdeen is in safe hands – Hi-Tech Scotland
Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by admin.
Future of Aberdeen is in safe hands Hi-Tech Scotland With more events, workshops and shows than ever, Aberdeen's annual festival of Science , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), is set to attract a …
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