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Today I made my annual donation to the RNLI in lieu of Christmas cards so my conscience (!) is clear again….
Date: 20/11/2008
Credit: RNLI/Michael Satterthwaite
Merry Christmas!
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Next year is the International Year of Astronomy and the Vectis Astronomical Society are intending to join the rest of the astronomy world by holding events throughout 2009.
As well as pavement astronomy, we are hoping to join together with other interest groups around the Island and provide talks and general sky watching.
Planning is at a [...]
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August is a good month for taking a look at the sky above you. There are three easily viewable events this year.
Please remember though, NEVER look directly at the Sun. Direct observation either with or without optical aid is to be avoided unless correct filters are used. Instead project the Sun’s image through a pair [...]
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Yet again, Christmas is almost upon us.
Since we decided to stop sending so many cards and instead to support the RNLI lifeboat crews with the money, it’s this time of year that I’m reminded about the fantastic work they do. In order to raise extra funds the RNLI have arranged an SOS day on 25th [...]
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