Starmus
Have you heard of Starmus – it’s a big festival of astronomy art and music on Tenerife. I’d have loved to go, particularly for Stephen Hawkings talk on The Origin of the Universe, but it’s 300€ per day. So near and yet so far.
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Local Author in International Fairytale Collection
Today we have a guest post from Rosemary J. Kind of Alfie Dog Fiction. It seemed the least embarrassing way to do it. The website www.alfiedog.com carries over 1500 stories from more than 350 authors around the globe, with more than 20 countries represented. Unlike most epublishing companies Alfie Dog is editorial led to ensure the high quality of the work available to the reader. You can contact Rosemary at…
A Breathtaking Window on the Universe
“A Breathtaking Window on the Universe: A guide to the observatory at the Roque de los Muchachos SECOND EDITION” (Non-Fiction). by Sheila M. Crosby 164 pages (16 more than the first edition) On sale at: http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/products-page/english/a-breathtaking-window-on-the-universe-second-edition/ Welcome to the Roque de Los Muchachos, where 15 telescopes from 19 nations use the best night sky in Europe to explore the cosmos. Find out what it’s like to work in this strange world…
Where to watch the sunrise and sunset on La Palma
I asked my Facebook friends for their favourite places to watch the sunrise or sunset on La Palma. Sunrise: Pico de la Montaña Montaña de Las Breñas Tirimaga (but there’s always a cold wind – wrap up well) Birigoyo Roque de Los Muchachos NB: The road to the Roque is closed from sunset to sunrise to avoid light pollution. You’ll have to walk. And please don’t have any car lights…
Video of the Sardin’e Funeral in Los Sauces
There’s an excellent report of the Los Sauces sardine at http://www.dragoazul.tv/video/146 although it’s only in Spanish.