The overhead night sky at midnight from Glasgow, UK on 10 May 2013. Made using Stellarium.

Sunrise and Moon phases in Glasgow, May 2013

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A little bit slow this month getting a post about stargazing this May from Glasgow and the sunrise and moon phases information up, but better late than never!
Carl Sagan

8 astronomy quotes that are astonishing and profound

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Amazed and full of wonder of what is out there, we've all gazed up at one time or another, open-jawed and eyes wide-open and just gone 'wow!' Even the great astronomers and thinkers down the ages have done so - but some have managed to utter a few quite profound words too that capture that sense of astonishment.
Saturn as viewed by Cassini on March 27 2004. Image: NASA

Stargazing from Glasgow, UK this April 2013

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Although it’s now officially Spring there’s still a wintry air about the UK so wrap up extra warm if you’re heading out stargazing this April!
3 perfect astronomy books for beginners

3 perfect astronomy books for beginners

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Astronomy is something that captivates all of us as humans. Our natural curiosity leads our gaze upwards to the stars above and to wonder what else is out there. In this short blog post I've selected three perfect books about stargazing that are suitable for beginners but also valuable reminders to more experienced skygazers.
The midnight sky on 11th March 2013 overhead from Glasgow, UK. Made using Stellarium. (Click to embiggen)

March 2013 is a time of change for skywatchers

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March skygazing will delight, captivate and on clear nights deliver great views of constellations and planets. The Sun continues to rise earlier each morning and set later each evening (albeit there’s a stutter when the clocks 'spring' forward overnight on the 30th into the 31st).
Albert Einstein

5 quotes from scientists that make you think

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A short collection of quotes from scientists that make you stop and think for a few minutes.
The view overhead from Glasgow at midnight on 10 February 2013

Gaze up and Love the February Night Sky

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February – love is in the air and the stars are shining bright.
Wait - just press the button once!

The little things that drive me mad!

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Slow down and observe the world. You'll start to see just how impatient humans can be and how that can drive you mad!
Predictions for 2013

Predictions for 2013

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It's a new year and I thought it'd be kinda fun to make a few predictions about some of the the things that might happen over the next 12 months.
The view overhead at midnight from Glasgow, UK on 11th January 2013.

January 2013 and the night sky

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A new year and another journey around the Sun begins.
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