UFO Sighting over Australia confirmed! …Oh, hang on – maybe not…


This is another cross-post from Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy Blog - Oh, those Falcon UFOs! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine. Yesterday there was a frenzy of 'UFO streams across Eastern Australia' news stories, blog posts and Tweets, but thankfully common sense generally prevailed and links were quickly drawn to the launch of private space … Continue reading UFO Sighting over Australia confirmed! …Oh, hang on – maybe not…

TAM Australia website up – ticket prices and registration dates confirmed


Firstly, let me say "Yay!" The TAM Australia Website is up, detailing registration dates and ticket prices. There are benefits if you're an Australian Skeptics Magazine subscriber or James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) member; Registration will be open for members of Australian Skeptics (magazine subscribers) and JREF members on June 20 at 9:00AM Australian Eastern … Continue reading TAM Australia website up – ticket prices and registration dates confirmed

Jupiter impacted by asteroid – discovered by Australian Amateur Astronomer Anthony Wesley


This is a cross-post from Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy blogsite BREAKING: Another Jupiter impact? | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine. Phil reported that Australian Amateur Astronomer, Anthony Wesley, recorded an impact by an asteroid, coincidentally on the same day that news about another impact Anthony discovered in 2009 was released! Very bizzare. Anthony captured video … Continue reading Jupiter impacted by asteroid – discovered by Australian Amateur Astronomer Anthony Wesley