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Well that’s a first. My only mildly sarcastic answer to a question about how we know 3I/ATLAS is a comet made it onto Have I Got News For You.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Well that’s a first. My only mildly sarcastic answer to a question about how we know 3I/ATLAS is a comet made it onto Have I Got News For You.
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Join us for the next JHI Public Lecture (Dec 4th) as Professor Clive Ruggles (Leicester) explores the idea that our ancestors used "ancient observatories" as part of their ritual lives. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sun-stones...
Sun, stones and stars:exploring ancient sky knowledge
Join Professor Clive Ruggles as he dives into the ancient secrets of the sky with Sun, stones, and stars!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Join us for the next JHI Public Lecture (Dec 4th) as Professor Clive Ruggles (Leicester) explores the idea that our ancestors used "ancient observatories" as part of their ritual lives. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sun-stones...
It's graduation day. Congratulations to the fantastic class of 2024-25! It was great seeing those who were able to come to Preston for a meal yesterday, and also to see them on stage today at the graduation ceremony.
July 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It's graduation day. Congratulations to the fantastic class of 2024-25! It was great seeing those who were able to come to Preston for a meal yesterday, and also to see them on stage today at the graduation ceremony.
How far away is the Sun? It sounds like a simple question, but has a complex answer that involves a dungeon, a Great Dane, a hypochondriac, Shakespeare, a child prodigy, and many others. Hear Prof Don Kurtz tell that tale on June 26th at the JHI Public Lecture www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-far-aw...
How far away is the Sun?
Join Professor Don Kurtz as he takes us on a journey explaining how astronomers were finally able to determine the distance of the Sun.
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May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
How far away is the Sun? It sounds like a simple question, but has a complex answer that involves a dungeon, a Great Dane, a hypochondriac, Shakespeare, a child prodigy, and many others. Hear Prof Don Kurtz tell that tale on June 26th at the JHI Public Lecture www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-far-aw...
All renewable energy comes from the Sun, understanding that connection is fundamental to protecting our changing climate. Learn more about this fascinating topic with our year long credit-bearing Sun, Earth, and Climate university course www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/... #earthday #studyastronomy
April 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
All renewable energy comes from the Sun, understanding that connection is fundamental to protecting our changing climate. Learn more about this fascinating topic with our year long credit-bearing Sun, Earth, and Climate university course www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/... #earthday #studyastronomy
Today is Earth Day (www.earthday.org). This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet", focusing on how we could triple access to clean, renewable energy worldwide by 2030.
April 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Today is Earth Day (www.earthday.org). This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet", focusing on how we could triple access to clean, renewable energy worldwide by 2030.
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Finally wrote something for @theconversation.com! Together with Prof Derek Ward-Thompson, I wrote about the significance of the discovery of long-chain carbon molecules on #Mars, as found by SAM on the #Curiosity rover in Gale crater. Read the article 👇
Nasa’s Curiosity rover has found the longest chain carbon molecules yet on Mars. It’s a significant finding in the search for alien life
A rock from a presumed ancient lakebed contains complex organic molecules.
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March 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Finally wrote something for @theconversation.com! Together with Prof Derek Ward-Thompson, I wrote about the significance of the discovery of long-chain carbon molecules on #Mars, as found by SAM on the #Curiosity rover in Gale crater. Read the article 👇
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Reminder that tomorrow is solar eclipse day! ☀️ 🌑 🌍
The astronomical phenomenon will take place between 10am and 12 noon, peaking at 11.03am GMT, when roughly a third of the Sun’s light will be blocked by the Moon.
To find out more about how to view it safely, visit:
The astronomical phenomenon will take place between 10am and 12 noon, peaking at 11.03am GMT, when roughly a third of the Sun’s light will be blocked by the Moon.
To find out more about how to view it safely, visit:
Video: How and when to see partial solar eclipse from UK
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March 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Reminder that tomorrow is solar eclipse day! ☀️ 🌑 🌍
The astronomical phenomenon will take place between 10am and 12 noon, peaking at 11.03am GMT, when roughly a third of the Sun’s light will be blocked by the Moon.
To find out more about how to view it safely, visit:
The astronomical phenomenon will take place between 10am and 12 noon, peaking at 11.03am GMT, when roughly a third of the Sun’s light will be blocked by the Moon.
To find out more about how to view it safely, visit:
The JHI and Study Astronomy's Megan Argo and Derek Ward Thompson debate the significance of the latest "life" signals from Mars theconversation.com/nasas-curios...
Nasa’s Curiosity rover has found the longest chain carbon molecules yet on Mars. It’s a significant finding in the search for alien life
A rock from a presumed ancient lakebed contains complex organic molecules.
theconversation.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The JHI and Study Astronomy's Megan Argo and Derek Ward Thompson debate the significance of the latest "life" signals from Mars theconversation.com/nasas-curios...
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Cosmic Distance Calibration xkcd.com/3066
March 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Cosmic Distance Calibration xkcd.com/3066
On May 12th, the JHI Public Lecture will be given by Prof. Andrew Pontzen (Durham University). Entitled "The Universe in a Box", this lecture will describe how modern cosmological simulations work. Free tickets are available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-univer... #preston #darkmatter #darkenergy
"The Universe in a Box"
Join Professor Andrew Pontzen to explore cosmology simulations and uncover dark matter and energy mysteries!
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March 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
On May 12th, the JHI Public Lecture will be given by Prof. Andrew Pontzen (Durham University). Entitled "The Universe in a Box", this lecture will describe how modern cosmological simulations work. Free tickets are available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-univer... #preston #darkmatter #darkenergy
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Our solar system is currently moving through an interstellar cloud in the Milky Way known as the Local Fluff.
March 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our solar system is currently moving through an interstellar cloud in the Milky Way known as the Local Fluff.
When the world gets too much, remember: Keep Calm and Study Astronomy!
March 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
When the world gets too much, remember: Keep Calm and Study Astronomy!
Interested in taking your interest in Astronomy to another level? Why not try one of our introductory courses in astronomy, cosmology, or the connection between the Sun and the Earth. studyastronomy.com #astronomy #distancelearning
Home - Distance Learning Courses in Astronomy and Cosmology - UCLan
We offer an exciting distance learning programme of University courses in Astronomy, Cosmology, Astrobiology and a wide range of other fascinating subjects.
studyastronomy.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Interested in taking your interest in Astronomy to another level? Why not try one of our introductory courses in astronomy, cosmology, or the connection between the Sun and the Earth. studyastronomy.com #astronomy #distancelearning