Mark Thompson Astronomy
Welcome to MarkThompsonAstronomy.Com the site for all your astronomy information. In these pages, you will find everything the amateur astronomer needs from advice in getting started all the way to advanced observing techniques and weather forecasts designed by an astronomer, for the astronomer.
24 Hour Space Spectacular
In October 2015 Mark will be presenting his 24 Hour Space Spectacular at the Royal Institution in London! The event, which is being arranged in aid of Marie Curie will take audiences on an ambitious and fascinating journey around the entire Universe in the time it takes the Earth to spin once on its axis. Mark hopes to raise around £40k for the charity but to make this happen is looking for organisations to sponsor the shows.
Practical Astronomy
Like most hobbies, getting started in astronomy can be quite challenging. From learning your way around the sky to the first telescope purchase, there’s lots to learn. In these pages you will find everything you need to know to get started in astronomy and a little bit more.
Astronomy Weather Forecasts
The Astronomy Weather Forecasts are based on a ground breaking new forecast model to bring you a forecast designed especially for the astronomer. They are uniquely easy to read and will tell you just what you need to know.
Introducing the Universe
When you look at the night sky, all you can see are stars, right? Wrong. There’s a wealth of other objects in the Universe to see. Understanding their nature will enhance your enjoyment of astronomy. In this section you will find descriptions of the objects and processes taking place in the Universe.
Blog
Astronomy is a fast moving subject. New worlds are discovered, old theories proved wrong and strange new processes uncovered at an alarming rate. Keep checking back to my blog to keep up to date with all things happening in the world of astronomy.
