Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousThe Colours of Community in LockleazeEarlier this year the people of Lockleaze came together to explore a question — “Why do rainbows make me happy?” It’s a surprisingly…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousHow do I use Stellarium? A guide to the basicsStargazing is for everyone. All you have to do is step out into your garden or look out your window on a clear night and the wonder of…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousSaturn — the true monarch of the planetsSaturn is a gas giant, made of mostly hydrogen and helium. It’s big enough to fit about 800 Earths inside. Despite its awesome size it’s…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousJupiter — more than a giantAsk anyone to name the biggest planet in our Solar System and chances are most people would be able to name Jupiter. Jupiter is indeed…May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousOur view of Mars — past, present, and futureHave you ever noticed a bright point of orangey-red light shining in the night-sky? Chances are you’ve spotted Mars — a planet that’s…May 17, 2020May 17, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousSpring stargazing from your window: Where can I find Leo?Constellations are patterns of stars that form imaginary pictures in the sky. There are 88 constellations that have been officially named…May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousWhere can I find planet Venus?Have you ever looked at the sky early in the evening, just after sunset? Or maybe the early morning sky, just before dawn? You may…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousSpring Stargazing from your window: Where do I start and where can I find the Great Bear?This week, on Tuesday 21st April and Thursday the 23rd of April, I presented the first two episodes of ‘Spring Stargazing from your…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCurious“Where can I find my star sign?” — a great question to ask an astronomerOne advantage of the temporary closure of We the Curious is I have a great deal of time to ponder some of the questions we get asked most…Apr 7, 2020Apr 7, 2020
Paul CornishinWeTheCuriousHolst’s Planets — Astrology and Astronomy Collide! Part TwoLast week I began attempting to stave off my yearning to get back into the We the Curious Planetarium by investigating the science and…Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
