The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at…
First Butterfly report 2013
The first Butterfly report this spring that I have seen It's starting to feel like #spring in today's #RSPB Monday…
Bird Pictures: Glossy ibis
These birds were photographed on Lesvos
Birdlog: Sunday 7th April
Another lovely sunny day and lots of activity in the garden. Today seem mostly characterised by flying visits. Mid-afternoon a…
NGC 4579
Todays picture taken with NASA Harvard telescope NGC4579 (M58) is a barred spiral galaxy located in Virgo. IT is 68…
Birdlog: Saturday 6th April
Oh that Goldcrest! Ah this is more like it – a bright spring day. Morning at home working – plenty…
Roman Living rooms
The pictures are of a simulated pair of Roman living rooms (from the Museum of London)
Engineering award for Mallard
Very apt that in this year of Mallard anniversary that the genius of the engineering should be recognised On the…
Bird Pictures: Grey Heron
GWR 3803 in steam
GWR 3803 on the Grand Central. 3803 was built in 1938 at Swindon and was designed as a heavy Goods…
