Banshees Scream 110 Posted February 27, 2007 Never saw his show. But it sounds peaceful 'The sky at night' and i've actually said it before. I like the stars, I always take notice of a few. One being a blue star, that has a different fashion then all the others. Ryan's belt is three stars in a row. And of course the golden star. Which vanishes and appears as it flees. Wait! You've never seen any of these stars, have you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 27, 2007 Some disappointing star-watching over the last few days, what with the low cloud and drizzle in my neck of the woods.I wonder what the weather is like over Patricks way? Selsey in West Sussex as I recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted February 27, 2007 Never saw his show. But it sounds peaceful 'The sky at night' and i've actually said it before. I like the stars, I always take notice of a few. One being a blue star, that has a different fashion then all the others.Ryan's belt is three stars in a row. And of course the golden star. Which vanishes and appears as it flees. Wait! You've never seen any of these stars, have you? I think you'll find that's O'Ryan's belt. Named after the famous Irish meteorologist Declan O'Ryan, the discoverer of sleet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted February 27, 2007 Last night I tuned in to this program which talked about encounters with UFO's through the blury history of us all. It has been clear in painings, clear in scriptures, clear in photography and this has been accounted for well before the modern times, so that erases the possibility of Germany or other countries having involvement with top secret air devices. But is it true that our past relatives have probably very little if no knowledge on the stone cold facts of astronomy? Would that explain the strange lights that dwell in the heart of skies through all of time? I'm still in doubt. But only a fool would believe we are the only living creatures in this entire dark stretching tunnel of eternity. As for planets outside this galaxy, and especially visitors talking to people about their concern relating to nuclear warefar, I'm sorry Mr. - Back down your to honest for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted March 3, 2007 supposed to be a lunar eclipse or something tonight, maybe patrick wants to go out on a decent night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted March 3, 2007 supposed to be a lunar eclipse or something tonight, maybe patrick wants to go out on a decent night? It's too bloomin' cloudy and pissing with rain. Arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 3, 2007 supposed to be a lunar eclipse or something tonight, maybe patrick wants to go out on a decent night? It's too bloomin' cloudy and pissing with rain. Arse. It's a beautiful cool clear night here . Still nothing happening yet though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted March 3, 2007 did anyone get a good view of the solar eclipse in um 99? (was it 99?) i was supposed to be in the best place to view it, right at the SW tip of England... and it was cloudy. still wierd though for it to go dark for a few minutes.. rm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 3, 2007 did anyone get a good view of the solar eclipse in um 99? (was it 99?) i was supposed to be in the best place to view it, right at the SW tip of England... and it was cloudy. still wierd though for it to go dark for a few minutes.. rm Yes, I was in Cumbernauld at the time making a delivery. Wasn't the best view, but it was a bit spooky when it got a bit dimmer and colder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 3, 2007 did anyone get a good view of the solar eclipse in um 99? (was it 99?) i was supposed to be in the best place to view it, right at the SW tip of England... and it was cloudy. still wierd though for it to go dark for a few minutes.. rm I did, I'm in Wiltshire. It was quite weird, as it got darker all the birds went quiet, and a strange stillness descended. I looked at it through my special glasses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 4, 2007 Take a look at the moon right now! If you're in the UK, it's really pretty - dark with a bright shiny bit. I'm off to gaze some more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
www.coffindodgers.co.uk 0 Posted March 4, 2007 the boy is right, but just a quick look is good enough.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted March 4, 2007 I believe today is also his 84th birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
www.coffindodgers.co.uk 0 Posted March 5, 2007 i just seen the old goat (Patrick Moore) on tv, he did not look to bad, in fact he will not be going on my deathsweep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted March 5, 2007 Happy 84th, Pat! She looks like a good woman for you - maybe you can share a slice of cake. Or just play the Xylophone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted March 5, 2007 re: Solar Eclipse. I went over to Northern France to avoid the traditional British hospitality (Radio One Roadshows, Traffic Jams, Overpriced food.) Spectacular is not the word! Clear skies, just one small cloud which strangely shrunk away to nnothing as the sun disappeared; birds roosting, stunned silence and all. Brilliant day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted March 5, 2007 re: Solar Eclipse. I went over to Northern France to avoid the traditional British hospitality (Radio One Roadshows, Traffic Jams, Overpriced food.) Spectacular is not the word! Clear skies, just one small cloud which strangely shrunk away to nnothing as the sun disappeared; birds roosting, stunned silence and all. Brilliant day. great i had fatboy slim, and a cloudy radio one roadshow in st ives Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted March 5, 2007 But at least you didn't have the traffic jams, what with being a Cornishman and all. Do the locals still spray 'Brits Out' graffiti over English Heritage signs down there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted March 5, 2007 haha yeah. and they paint cornish flags all over them as well... they seem to think this is a different country? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted March 7, 2007 re: Solar Eclipse. I went over to Northern France to avoid the traditional British hospitality (Radio One Roadshows, Traffic Jams, Overpriced food.) Spectacular is not the word! Clear skies, just one small cloud which strangely shrunk away to nnothing as the sun disappeared; birds roosting, stunned silence and all. Brilliant day. I went to Luxembourg for it and we had totally too. However the only thing I can really remember of it were my dad's false teeth shining when I took his photograph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 7, 2007 re: Solar Eclipse. I went over to Northern France to avoid the traditional British hospitality (Radio One Roadshows, Traffic Jams, Overpriced food.) Spectacular is not the word! Clear skies, just one small cloud which strangely shrunk away to nnothing as the sun disappeared; birds roosting, stunned silence and all. Brilliant day. I went to Luxembourg for it and we had totally too. However the only thing I can really remember of it were my dad's false teeth shining when I took his photograph. We had made our way to Augsburg, in southern Germany, also on the path of 'totality.' It was a fine afternoon, we had enjoyed a good lunch and were on the road to somewhere (looking for afternoon tea, I expect.) The skies were almost cloudless until nearly totality, when quite quickly the storm clouds gathered and the rain came down. We had pulled into a large grassy layby to take photographs and were soon joined by the occupants of several other vehicles all intent on the same purpose. Umbrellas and waterproof jackets were shared, we took souvenir photographs for each other and all moaned about the sudden cold and wind in an assortment of non-mutual languages. As total darkness descended, the clouds cleared often enough to get a good view of the event and as soon as it was over the good weather was restored and the 'dawn chorus' serenaded us back to our cars. A splendid afternoon; rare natural drama followed by kaffee und kuchen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted April 2, 2007 just watched Pats 50th anniversary special of Sky at Night ,and it has to be one of the most hilarious and bizarre things i've ever seen on tv-Jon Culshaw plays the part of Patrick in half the show,and the other half is presented by Patricks floating head which is meant to have been downloaded on to a computer following his mortal demise in the year 2015.and he looks in good form.Don't rule him out for a 60th anniversary special though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ize 3 Posted April 2, 2007 just watched Pats 50th anniversary special of Sky at Night ,and it has to be one of the most hilarious and bizarre things i've ever seen on tv-Jon Culshaw plays the part of Patrick in half the show,and the other half is presented by Patricks floating head which is meant to have been downloaded on to a computer following his mortal demise in the year 2015.and he looks in good form.Don't rule him out for a 60th anniversary special though! Quite a disturbing peice of television, rather funny in parts too. John Culshaw's part was well scripted but it doesn't hide the fact he's a crap impressionist and all his impressions are the same. Trevor McDonald/Tony Blair/ Patrick Moore do not sound like that, and they certainly don't sound the same!Anyway, yeah Patrick Moore looks fairly healthy, if enormous and chair bound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted April 19, 2007 one of the worlds most famous astronomers has died (But not, of course, Patrick Moore who is still very much alive - ATJ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted April 20, 2007 Looks like it is going to be Scorchio! again this weekend. Cheers Paddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
