Dr Gloom 19737 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 My 17yr old nephew volunteers at Kielder, after he did work experience up there. Here's his astronomy page, he started it a few years ago. https://www.instagram.com/everything_cosmos/ This is quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2763 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Thread bump. In depth read about the 15 October 1997 Cassini-Huygens mission which travelled to Saturn. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/cassini_huygens_saturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2763 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Would only work if the Earth was a globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38571 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I know it’s another “Doomsday Meteor” article, but this one goes in to quite some detail about how they’ve studied Bennu, and even gives a most likely date for impact.… “the afternoon of September 24, 2182. On that Tuesday, Bennu has about a 1-in-2,700 chance of hitting Earth.” https://apple.news/AoFsUWdrBT46GCTK23eEcRw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26189 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Dammit, just when a decision is due to be made on the takeover. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 This thread is shit. Pages and pages about stars and nothing about horoscopes…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38571 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Sorry, sorry, wrong Russell… Sorted. Happy now , Kia Ora Keith? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9172 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Sorry, sorry, wrong Russell… Sorted. Happy now , Kia Ora Keith? I knew you were going to do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34181 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Speaking of CT's hobbies, I was at Littlehaven Beach in South Shields the other day with the dog, and there was this absolute conehead knocking aboit with a metal detector and a weird cylindrical shovel thing. Was it you, @Christmas Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30246 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 He'll have had about 6 different hobbies since metal detecting was flavour of the month 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Speaking of CT's hobbies, I was at Littlehaven Beach in South Shields the other day with the dog, and there was this absolute conehead knocking aboit with a metal detector and a weird cylindrical shovel thing. Was it you, @Christmas Tree I wonder if detectorists (or whatever they’re called) ever find WWII ordinance, with unfortunate results? * googles* Indeed they do. And one lost a finger (snigger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Speaking of CT's hobbies, I was at Littlehaven Beach in South Shields the other day with the dog, and there was this absolute conehead knocking aboit with a metal detector and a weird cylindrical shovel thing. Was it you, @Christmas Tree Not guilty, but very spooky post! After an absence of about 3 years (due to injury), I just signed up to restart this hobby less than 8 hours ago Booked on a dig for Saturday. Personally I much prefer to be out in the middle of nowhere in Durham or Northumberland digging up Bigus Dickus loose change. The beach (crown foreshore) is one of the very few places where people are allowed to detect for free. Doesn’t interest me. Also https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/history/hadrians-wall-roman-road-newcastle-21280878.amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alex said: He'll have had about 6 different hobbies since metal detecting was flavour of the month Running out of ideas. Tried googling “top 50 hobbies for over 50’s” the other day and absolutely nothing of interest. After early injury lay off from Metal detecting I moved back to occasional sea fishing followed by DIY during lockdown. My passion really is sharing a muddy field filled with likeminded men, hence the test dig tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30246 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Have you thought about just buying and selling stuff on eBay? Seeing as that’s what happens anyway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30246 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Not guilty, but very spooky post! After an absence of about 3 years (due to injury), I just signed up to restart this hobby less than 8 hours ago Booked on a dig for Saturday. Personally I much prefer to be out in the middle of nowhere in Durham or Northumberland digging up Bigus Dickus loose change. The beach (crown foreshore) is one of the very few places where people are allowed to detect for free. Doesn’t interest me. Also https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/history/hadrians-wall-roman-road-newcastle-21280878.amp Saw that on the news. You’d think they would have unearthed all the remaining sections already given the route of the wall is already known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Christmas Tree said: Running out of ideas. Tried googling “top 50 hobbies for over 50’s” the other day and absolutely nothing of interest. After early injury lay off from Metal detecting I moved back to occasional sea fishing followed by DIY during lockdown. My passion really is sharing a muddy field filled with likeminded men, hence the test dig tomorrow. You thought about doing something useful? You've got kids, I'm sure they'd love to have a dad who could do a bit of joinery/carpentry or plumbing, or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13983 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Or do some volunteering. Plenty of organisations would love someone with the time and willingness to try out new things that you seem to have. (EDIT: I couldn't find a way to make that not sound snarky, but for once it's not ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26189 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Ruled out of metal detecting due to injury. Anyway, glad to hear you're fully recovered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, Meenzer said: Or do some volunteering. Plenty of organisations would love someone with the time and willingness to try out new things that you seem to have. (EDIT: I couldn't find a way to make that not sound snarky, but for once it's not ) I didn't even bother trying, because as ever, it was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17628 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 How physically fit are you CT? Tried geocaching? Waste of a walk for me but, with your metal detecting, you sound the type to enjoy treasure hunting and its definitely preferable to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38571 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Have you tried Free Jumping, Bunter? It’s like Base Jumping but without the expensive training and equipment- Malham Cove is a popular beginners spot, as is the Tyne Bridge. It also tends to be a short-lived hobby so it’ll suit you down to the ground, literally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Meenzer said: Or do some volunteering. Plenty of organisations would love someone with the time and willingness to try out new things that you seem to have. (EDIT: I couldn't find a way to make that not sound snarky, but for once it's not ) I don’t really have much free time. Just like a hobby I can do adhoc when the fancy takes me. Fingers crossed the neck works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, Renton said: How physically fit are you CT? Tried geocaching? Waste of a walk for me but, with your metal detecting, you sound the type to enjoy treasure hunting and its definitely preferable to that. Briefly downloaded the app to see what it was all about but sounds pretty dull (no shiney treasure). I loooove Metal detecting. Out in the country, walking all day on fairly flat pastures, digging up some unlucky Romans wages. Flask and picnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38571 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Fingers crossed the neck works. Has it stopped working like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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