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Episode1:Amateur Astronomy in the 21st Century

By Gurbir Dated: January 20, 2008 Leave a Comment

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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.
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Asteroid WD5 2007 heading for Mars?
MESSENGER’s revealing view of Mercury
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