Elizabeth CockingFeb 283 minIn this MonthIn this month: March 20225th March 1616 On this day in 1616 the Roman Catholic Church adds "" (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) by Nicolaus...
Elizabeth CockingJan 314 minIn this MonthIn this month: February 2022Astronomical happenings from the past and the birthdays of astronomers past and present. 19th February 1787 The first observation is...
Elizabeth CockingSep 30, 20213 minIn this MonthIn this month: October 202110th October 1846 Triton, the largest natural satellite of Neptune, is discovered by English astronomer William Lassell. The image of...
Elizabeth CockingAug 31, 20213 minIn this MonthIn this month: September9th September 1892 Amalthea, a moon of Jupiter, is discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard using the 36 inch (91 cm) refractor telescope at...
Toner StevensonJul 9, 20211 minPast EventsThe Ancient Discovery that the Moon Shines with Reflected LightMonday 6th September 2021 6:30 to 8pm Presented by Rick Benitez. Rick Benitez is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of...
Elizabeth CockingFeb 1, 20212 minIn this MonthIn this Month: February 4th February 1600 Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler meet for the first time near Prague. Kepler arrived at Tycho’s new observatory, Benatek...
Elizabeth CockingNov 4, 20205 minIn this MonthIn this month: NovemberEach month astronomical events and the births of people in history connected to astronomy are featured. Brush up on your knowledge!
Elizabeth CockingSep 30, 20203 minIn this MonthIn this month: OctoberNASA becomes operational (1958) ; Luna 3 photographs the far side of the Moon (1959) : the Parker solar probe approaches the Sun (2018)
Elizabeth CockingMar 31, 20202 minIn this MonthIn this month: April12 April 1633 The inquisition of Galileo by the Roman Catholic church begins. He was ordered to turn himself in to the Holy Office to...
Elizabeth CockingMar 1, 20203 minIn this MonthIn this month: March7 March 1831 The Royal Astronomical Society receives its Royal charter from King William IV. The society was founded in 1820 as the...