Picture- a solar flare

This "hoop" of gas will emit electrons that will disable electronics if its too
powerful.

Famous Astronomers- Brian Cox

Brian Cox was born on the 3rd of March 1968 in Chadderton. He attended North Chadderton.

Brian Cox speaking at the
Royal Institute.

He studied at Manchester University where he got a PHD in 1998. In 2003 he got married to Gia Milinovich and had two children Moki and George. George was born on the 26th of may 2009

Brian has published many books such as wonders of the solar system, wonders of the Universe, ATLAS and many more. He has hosted many TV programmes such as wonders of the solar system, stargazing.He has also been a panellist on QI and would I lie to you!  He is a particle physicist who is researching quantum particles.

Well that's it! One more famous astronomer and this topic is done. I will try to keep posting, even if it is picture of the day.

See you tomorrow!

picture- Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B

This Binary system is the closest to our
solar system

Famous Astronomers-Ptolemy

Claudius Ptolemy was born in AD 90 and died in AD 168. He lived in Alexandria and not many details are known about him.

Ptolemy made many discoveries, but many estimates, which are quite close to what it actually is. He also studied geography and mathematics. He was interested in astrology and soon became an astrologer.

well I'm afraid that's it. Sorry it was short, but I struggled to find details. I might edit this in the short future.
Well tomorrow, we will be talking about Brian Cox.

Picture-The centre of the Galaxy

The picture of the day as chosen by Max Stockton!

Famous Astronomers-Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus was born on the 19th of February 1473 and died on the 24th of may 1543 aged 70. His mother was Barbara Watzenrode and his father was Nicolaus Copernicus- he was named after his father.

He went to several universities including the University of Krakow.

Copernicus discovered many things that laid down the basics of astronomy such as heliocentrism (that the planets revolved around the sun, not the earth) and also did Copernicus law.

He ended up dying  of apoplexy and paralysis.

well thats it, Sorry it was short, i couldn't find much information. Tune in tommorow for a new astronomer ;)

Picture- Earth at night!

all the lights are from buildings, lamp posts and other sources!