Astronomy is the subject of this episode of Times Talk – Times of Malta’s series of podcasts hosted by journalist Mark Laurence Zammit. In a wide-ranging chat, we discussed various topics in astronomy, also touching upon the intersection between science and philosophy. The full interview is available below. An article is available here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qla0M6oiiJc
Following the interview on light pollution two days prior, Times of Malta chose to publish an editorial on the subject, recognising the severity of the problem and the urgency required to tackle it. You may view the editorial by clicking here.
Times of Malta held a video interview with me on light pollution. You may view the full interview below and read the article by clicking here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEdBeo0fjM
I am grateful to DarkSky International for their recognition of my efforts, and to all those of good will who, for many years, have been striving to conserve the night. Fighting this battle can sometimes feel like going up a wall. There are many incredible people combating light pollution in Europe; to have been selected for this award fills me with enthusiasm to continue trying my very best. I often…
Following the lecture in January, Rotary Club Valletta invited me again in April to continue a discussion of astronomical topics. Far nicer weather this time round meant that an even larger group showed up to learn and ask some great questions about the Universe. (Photos: Leanne Ellul)
On the 16th of April, 2025 I was invited for an interview on the subject of light pollution on the TVM programme Rasimbras presented by Glen Falzon. We discussed: – What is light pollution?– What are the effects of light pollution?– What can be done to mitigate light pollution? https://youtu.be/FnwyIs_uiG0
Lecture on the History of Celestial Navigation for the Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions It was a pleasure to be invited to give a lecture on the history of celestial navigation for the Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions (MGPEI), which was formed in the early sixties. The talk was held on the 13th of March. Since the audience had a technical background, I could focus on more scientific…
In this interview on the programme TVAM, I talk about a number of topics — from an upcoming lunar eclipse in 2025 to the astronomical observatory in Gozo; and from light pollution to black holes. https://youtu.be/2lUlpkEL9kI
On the 14th of January, 2025, I was invited to give a lecture on astronomy for Rotary Club Valletta. The lecture was titled: “Looking up : A tour of the heavens from Babylonian times to the present day”. Despite the inclement weather, a nice crowd showed up for what turned out to be a wonderful evening. (Photos: Leanne Ellul)
It was a pleasure to be back at Il-Ħaġar museum in Gozo, this time round to speak about the history of celestial navigation. The details of the talk are found below.TITLEOf Sea and Stars: A History of Celestial Navigation ABSTRACT Humankind has been traversing the seas long before history started to be written. An enduring challenge through the ages was the matter of accurately finding one’s position at sea. This problem…