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Ian Ridpath: Pictures in the Sky

On July 15, 2020, in a session of the Virtual Astronomy Club, Ian Ridpath spoke about the history of the constellations. A fascinating tale of how the figures, stories and names have been handed down through different societies to the familiar 88 that are officially recognised today. 

screenshot from talk on constellations (linked to youTube)
Pluto (dwarf planet, 2006)

Ketkar and the Discovery of Pluto

The Indian astronomer Ketkar had predicted Pluto (and another planet) much more precise than the American and European people who ran the survey programs. However, the discovery in America in 1930 was completely independent from this because his work was unknown in America.

screenshot from talk on constellations (linked to youTube)

Talk (German): Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam

Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam (Franckh-Kosmos-Verlag 2021) Das neue Buch über die wahren Geschichten der Sternbilder.

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Vortrag zum Thema Applied Historical Astronomy

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