Archive for April, 2011

X-ray outburst observed by school children – Astronomy Now Online

X-ray outburst observed by school children – Astronomy Now Online

Posted on 20. Apr, 2011 by .

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PhysOrg.com X-ray outburst observed by school children Astronomy Now Online Their findings, combined with observations from a multitude of other observatories across the electromagnetic spectrum, were presented this week at the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno, Wales.

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Was the Merry Monarch’s birth heralded by a supernova? – Astronomy Now Online

Was the Merry Monarch’s birth heralded by a supernova? – Astronomy Now Online

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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Astronomy Now Online Was the Merry Monarch's birth heralded by a supernova?

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Bristol Astronomical Society invite new members to celebrate 70 year anniversary – Guide2Bristol

Bristol Astronomical Society invite new members to celebrate 70 year anniversary – Guide2Bristol

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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Guide2Bristol Bristol Astronomical Society invite new members to celebrate 70 year anniversary Guide2Bristol Bristol Astronomical Society is a non-profit making charity of amateur astronomers who are all dedicated in educating the public about the wonders of the night sky and all aspects of astronomy . They are inviting new members to join the group to help …

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Massive galaxies reigned in growth 7 billion years ago – Astronomy Now Online

Massive galaxies reigned in growth 7 billion years ago – Astronomy Now Online

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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Space Daily Massive galaxies reigned in growth 7 billion years ago Astronomy Now Online However, this new research indicates that how galaxies form may vary depending upon their environment, and that many large structures in the Universe formed much more rapidly than we realised. Our latest 116-page Astronomy Now special edition is an … Large Galaxies Stopped Growing 7 Billion Years Ago RedOrbit all 8 news articles

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Top astronomers warn the world could end within 90 years – stv.tv

Top astronomers warn the world could end within 90 years – stv.tv

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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stv.tv Top astronomers warn the world could end within 90 years stv.tv Despite having widely differing views, these two titans of astronomy between them offer global warming, over-population, terrorism, an asteroid falling to earth and a solar blast as potential reasons to panic. Prof Brown told the Scotsman: “The threats ..

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Dance classes despite cuts – Lancashire Evening Post

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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Dance classes despite cuts Lancashire Evening Post The findings will be presented at the National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno.

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A new Derby Festival Inspired by Joseph Wright – Guide2Derby

A new Derby Festival Inspired by Joseph Wright – Guide2Derby

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by .

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Guide2Derby A new Derby Festival Inspired by Joseph Wright Guide2Derby It is hoped that groups and individuals will come forward with interest in running projects, activities and events in areas such as philosophy, science, and astronomy , alongside the visual and performing arts. Financial assistance of up to £2000 per ..

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Large Galaxies Stopped Growing 7 Billion Years Ago – RedOrbit

Posted on 18. Apr, 2011 by .

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Large Galaxies Stopped Growing 7 Billion Years Ago RedOrbit On Monday 18 April team member Claire Burke will present their work at the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting (NAM 2011) in Llandudno, Wales. How galaxies form and then evolve is still a major unanswered question in astronomy . ..

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Planets around white dwarfs? – Astronomy Now Online

Planets around white dwarfs? – Astronomy Now Online

Posted on 18. Apr, 2011 by .

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Astronomy Now Online Planets around white dwarfs? Astronomy Now Online Astronomers are finding tantalising hints of planets around dead stars, it was revealed today at the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno, Wales.

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Museums at Night 2011: Discover the World of Science and Nature – Culture24

Posted on 18. Apr, 2011 by .

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Museums at Night 2011: Discover the World of Science and Nature Culture24 By Culture24 Staff | 18 April 2011 Museums at Night is a great chance to explore science, astronomy , medicine and the natural world. Here's a selection of night-time events happening on the weekend of May 13-15… At Birmingham's Thinktank a Space …

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