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‘Blood Moon’ eclipse like a sunset | blogoftheboffin
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8216;Blood Moon’ eclipse like a sunset. October 8, 2014. Took this photo myself at Matilda Bay around 7:15pm. Tonight’s red moon or “Blood Moon” is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you had the chance to see it. The red colour of this lunar eclipse is caused by the same physics that makes the sky blue during the day and red sunsets at dusk. During a total lunar eclipse like tonight, the only light that can reach the Moon must have been slightly deflected by the Earth’s atmosphere. And Voilà! The Moon is red!
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Hollywood Science: Evolution (2001) | blogoftheboffin
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Hollywood Science: Evolution (2001). August 11, 2014. Disclaimer: I love this film. It was a childhood favourite of mine and upon rewatching it Tuesday night I found so many more things I love, but also a lot of bad science. IMDb: Evolution (2001) 6.0/10. A wannabee firefighter, two community college professors, and a Government research scientist team up to counter an alien form of life that evolves at astonishing pace. For those who enjoy scientific speculation. Did you watch it? Also good. It mean...
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CSIRO funding cuts a huge blow to Science Communication | blogoftheboffin
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CSIRO funding cuts a huge blow to Science Communication. August 4, 2014. Since Joe Hockey revealed the new Federal Budget back in May, the Australian scientific community has been bracing for impact. And now the consequences of a $111.4 million funding cut over 4 years. Are starting to appear, with CSIRO announcing a 30% cut in their science education and outreach programs. Check out the Double Helix club here. Or pick up some fun gadgets and kits in the CSIRO shop. New driving record set by Opportunity.
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Podcast – Triple J and Space Junk | blogoftheboffin
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Podcast – Triple J and Space Junk. September 24, 2014. Ever wonder if radio could bring more than just entertainment? Or how far an echo can travel? Or what an anachronistic correspondent would sound like? Then listen to the first ever Podcast of the Boffin below. Https:/ blogoftheboffin.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/triple-j-and-space-junk.mp3. Hollywood Science: Evolution (2001). 8216;Blood Moon’ eclipse like a sunset. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Address never made public).
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My name is Alex and I am the Boffin. This website was created as a coursework while majoring in Science Communication. At the University of Western Australia. This blog is dedicated to all things science with an emphasis of physics and astrophysics as that is my background. I will also be posting book reviews for new and popular science books. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). Your spot for mental health.
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All posts by blogoftheboffin. 8216;Blood Moon’ eclipse like a sunset. October 8, 2014. Took this photo myself at Matilda Bay around 7:15pm. Tonight’s red moon or “Blood Moon” is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you had the chance to see it. The red colour of this lunar eclipse is caused by the same physics that makes the sky blue during the day and red sunsets at dusk. The Moon is red! And that is how the “blood moon” is like a sunset. Podcast – Triple J and Space Junk. September 24, 2014. August 11, 2014.
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