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This is the Home Page of John Murrell www.JohnMurrell.org.uk |
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A bit about me
In used to work for London Underground but have now retired.
I have a number of interests both in amateur astronomy,
Citizen Science, Astronomical History and passing on some of
my knowledge to other people both in astronomical societies
and in public lectures. I have studied astronomy by distance
learning both The University of Central Lancashire and with
The University of Manchester. In addition I have studied a
number of MOOCs in Astronomy and Satellite Science. I am interested in the opportunities that are now available to Amateur Astronomers through the 'Virtual Observatory', this allows worldwide access to large quantities of astronomical data and allows you to select how to present and analyse it. There should be lots of opportunities there for amateur Astronomers to make discoveries. More details are on the pages linked below. I enjoy trying to photograph astronomical objects and special events such as transits, conjunctions, eclipses and occultation's. More details on this are on the pages linked below. I also have an interest in the weather - this started at school and has continued through my sailing days to my present pre-occupation with astronomy. In the Summer I also hunt for Noctilucent Clouds - as they are on the edge of space they are somewhere between weather and astronomy. I am a member of a number of
organizations which are linked below. I also try to support
the RNLI having been rescued by them in the past ! I also have an interest in making things both in Wood and Metal. In particular I have always enjoyed Blacksmithing - I think it must be in my genes as I have discovered that both my paternal grandfather and great-grandfather were blacksmiths. John Murrell |
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Astronomy related pages |
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The International Virtual Observatory Alliance (External Link ) |
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The Virtual Observatory for Amateur Astronomers: Using Cartes du Ciel with the Virtual Observatory |
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