http://astrotalkuk.org Hosted by an amateur astronomer, AstrotalkUK is podcast looking at the role, activities and achievements of amateur astronomers in the UK. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:27:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © 2010 AstrotalkUK - Amateur astronomy in the UK gurbir@gurbir.co.uk (info@astrotalkuk.org) gurbir@gurbir.co.uk (info@astrotalkuk.org) astronomy 1440 http://astrotalkuk.org/wp-content/uploads/atuk144144.jpg http://astrotalkuk.org 144 144 Amateur Astronomy in the UK Hosted by an amateur astronomer, AstrotalkUK is podcast looking at the role, activities and achievements of amateur astronomers in the UK. Mostly a prerecorded mp3 audio file but occasionally accompanied by a video too. The internet being what it is, content will not be limited to the UK nor will the contributors always be amateur astronomers. Astronomy, Space, Solar System, Cosmos, Universe, Moon, Earth, Moon info@astrotalkuk.org info@astrotalkuk.org gurbir@gurbir.co.uk no no http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/30/telescopes-before-galileo-part-2/ http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/30/telescopes-before-galileo-part-2/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:58:57 +0000 admin http://astrotalkuk.org/?p=70 http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/30/telescopes-before-galileo-part-2/feed/ 2 24:22 Chris Lord  of Blackpool & District Astronomical Society continues the story of the telescope leading up to its use by Galileo for astronomical observations. Ibn Sahl ... Chris Lord  of Blackpool & District Astronomical Society continues the story of the telescope leading up to its use by Galileo for astronomical observations. Ibn Sahl and Ibn al-Haythem were two scholars who during the 10th and 11th century developed the fundemental mathematical principles of refraction, reflection and dispersion and kick started the science of optics. Chris concludes this 2nd part at that point in history which marks the beginning of the telescope - Galileo's profound astronomical discoveries in 1609. History, Telescope info@astrotalkuk.org no no http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/29/telescopes-before-galileo/ http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/29/telescopes-before-galileo/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:45:28 +0000 admin http://astrotalkuk.org/?p=52 http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/07/29/telescopes-before-galileo/feed/ 1 16:58 Hans Lipperhey's patent application in the Netherlands for a telescope was formally denied on 2nd October 1608. Nonetheless, it is that individual, that place and ... Hans Lipperhey's patent application in the Netherlands for a telescope was formally denied on 2nd October 1608. Nonetheless, it is that individual, that place and that date which history associates with the invention of the telescope. Most of us are aware of the fundamental astronomical discoveries Galileo went on to make with it in the following year but could they have been made earlier? Three thousand years ago, in what today is  Iraq , the  Nimrud lens now in the British Museum is clearly recognised as a lens. It probably could not have been used as part of an astronomical telescope but it is evidence that strongly indicates that lenses were in use long before Lipperhey and Galileo. The Pharos lighthouse in Alexandria is another illlustration of the advance understanding of optics in ancient times. Chris Lord is an accomplished amateur astronomer and member of Blackpool & District Astronomical Society. He has recently completed a major piece of research in telescopes and optics to mark the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. In this Episode, Chris talks about at the theory of vision, optics and the making and use of lenses during the almost two centuries from Euclid to Galileo. History, Telescope info@astrotalkuk.org no no http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/01/20/episode1-january-20th-2008-download-105mb/ http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/01/20/episode1-january-20th-2008-download-105mb/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:00:19 +0000 Gurbir http://astrotalkuk.org/wp/?p=7 http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/01/20/episode1-january-20th-2008-download-105mb/feed/ 0 33:36 Amateur Astronomy in the 21st Century: Will Comet 17P Holmes brighten again? Is an asteroid heading for an impact on a Mars? Who was the ... Amateur Astronomy in the 21st Century: Will Comet 17P Holmes brighten again? Is an asteroid heading for an impact on a Mars? Who was the founder of amateur astronomy? How amateur are amateur astronomers these days? The very first episode of AstrotalkUK. A discussion between Tony O'Sullivan, Ken Irving, from Salford Astronomical Society and Chris Lord on the state of Amateur Astronomy in the 21st Century. More about Chris on his website at Brayebrook Observatory. Links Asteroid WD5 2007 heading for Mars? MESSENGER's revealing view of Mercury. History, Telescope info@astrotalkuk.org no no