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Tag Archives: Cloud cover
Why is forecasting low cloud so difficult?
You may have been enjoying the sun these past few days, and noticed that some website and app forecasts have been somewhat more pessimistic with their predictions of the cloud cover. But why is something as fundamental as cloudy or … Continue reading
Clear skies forecast for Stargazing Live 2012
Stargazing Live 2012 will see Dara Ó Briain and Professor Brian Cox presenting live from Jodrell Bank Observatory on the 16 – 18 January. There’s also local Stargazing Live events taking place around the UK. Astronomers will be hoping for clear skies for the event, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur astronomy, astronomy, Brian Cox, Cloud cover, Dara Ó Briain, eden project, Jodrell Bank Observatory, stargazinglive
