
Other side of the Moon. And other pictures and videos.
| El Gordo (Fatty)two colliding galaxy clusters around 7 billion light years away from us. See also. |
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![]() | Voyager 1 has now reached the edge of the solar system. Voyager 1 & 2 are now both crossing the boundary between our solar system and outside, and still sending back interesting new data on what is out there and how it affects us as they move outside our sun's atmosphere into inter-stellar space. |
![]() | picture taken by the Hubble shows a star which has just exploded in the near-by galaxy, the Large Magallenic Cloud. The collapsed corpse remains inside the green cloud which would have swallowed any planets. |
![]() | Pictures of Vesta from Dawn.
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![]() | Annual (for Saturn, nearly 30 years for us) white spot returns to Saturn. |

Inside the Hampton Court Clock.
Link to Amazon
ISBN: 978-1-871443-14-1
By Heather Hobden.
By the author of the official guides to the astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace, this book contains the full information on the history of this famous clock much of which was not published in the official guide books. Including all those involved in the design, construction and maintenance, and the discovery of the hidden Tudor loo.
About the picture: The back of the astronomical dial taken by Heather Hobden before recent restoration. Little of this, dates back to the 16th century. More information in book.
More information:
The Hampton Court Clock. - with links to other information and updates.

By Heather and Mervyn Hobden.
First published in 1988, and considerably expanded and updated since then - with details of Harrison's scientific work, his home and work in Barrow-on-Humber, and the longitude problem. Based on orginal research and material by Mervyn Hobden, with Heather Hobden, their work has been much used as reference by writers, film and tv producers and others. Those needing more detailed information after purchasing the book, are welcome to contact Mervyn Hobden (details in book).
The illustration is of a teatowel we had printed and is currently sold out.
Additional information from:
The original booklet has been used by other historians as a source. It had been expanded from an article, extended as more and additional information was requested. It could be seen that it was time the full story was published, so a new book is on the way with all the additional material originally researched from primary sources, plus some fresh material recently found. The website also contains useful links to relevant websites for more information.
The website is now being built and although not finished and complete, and still being adjusted and rewritten, is now accessible on-line, since feedback is welcome. References, and additional information will be contained in the printed book. However the website will remain as complimentary to the published book, which is being planned in paper-back, pdf, ePub and Kindle formats. These will have much fewer illustrations so the website will remain for these and updates and other useful links and information. Most of the information has already been published in the past in articles, papers, websites, the two former versions of the book etc. and is therefore copyright. But enquiries are always welcome and can help where can with information.
You are welcome to contact us with any enquiries on the subject at mail@cosmicelk.net - please use your real name and email. Links with other Tudor history and related websites are welcome.
Tudor Bastard: Henry VIII's son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, and his mother Elizabeth Blount.
ISBN: 978-1-871443-30-1 by Heather Hobden. Now out of print.New book: Tudor Bastard.
by: Heather Hobden. ISBN: 9781871443400.

The history of this ancient and forgotten land, its great mineral wealth and rich cultural heritage. One of the oldest and the longest inhabited countries in the world, and possibly the source of modern civilization. Will be a book eventually. The story is on the website so it can be improved and updated. Helpful feedback, links, information, etc. is always welcome. Have been interviewed for Sakha Diaspora site, and have had some useful and interesting feedback. Most of the information has already been published in articles and booklets, courses and talks, and other websites etc. and is therefore copyright. But enquiries are always welcome and can help where can with information.
You are welcome to contact us with any enquiries on the subject at mail@cosmicelk.net - please use your real name and email. Links with other relevant websites always welcome.
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Copyright Heather Hobden and the Cosmic Elk