Spiral Galaxies, Gravitational Lensing & Galaxy Mergers
“With these first observations, we have just barely scratched the surface of what is to come with the completion of this program, next year.” – Santosh Harish, a postdoctoral research associate at RIT.
‘The Hills Have Ears’
March 13th is National Ear Muff Day so let’s celebrate all things eary and remember ears are important even ‘the hills have ears’.
Space Notes: Scottish Space Writers
A full list of nonfiction on astronomy and spaceflight by Scottish writers would be a major undertaking.
Andrew Watson #OnThisDay
On the 12th of March 1881 Andrew Watson made his debut as the world’s first black international footballer when he captained Scotland in the match against England.
When the party’s over
“Receiving my Fibromyalgia diagnosis did indeed feel like “the party was over” looking back on it. It was. It still is to some extent.”
Mauritius
Mauritius was successively colonised by the Netherlands, France and Great Britain, and only became independent on 12 March 1968.
The Lost Gardens of Orkney, 9, Doocots
Once an indispensable feature in the grounds of all big houses, The Doocot (Dovecot) provided a source of meat for the laird’s table.
My Place Photography Competition for 4 – 18 year olds
White Wood Window and Reflections by Ruby Ionides North Walls Community School. Primary School Winner 2022
Snowy Wonder
“And, as always happens, and happens far too soon, the strange and wonderful becomes a memory and a memory becomes a dream. Tomorrow it’s gone.” ― Terry Pratchett, Wintersmith