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Manx Sky at Night
by Manx Radio
Howard Parkin joins Judith Ley to discuss the different and exciting sights that can be seen in the dark skies over the Isle of Man at night.
Episodes
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More stargazing and space news with resident astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can see in the skies over our Island in the weeks of October (weather permitting!) and after a break for music from Moby, Howard reports on some of the biggest space stories from the last weeks.
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That solar eclipse, September's darkening skies, and big news from space - Howard Parkin is here again!
Astronomer Howard Parkin is in the studio again with the August edition of the Manx Sky at Night - recalling last month's solar eclipse, and describing the very beautiful stars and planets to be seen in the September night skies. Plus more space stories - including the Nancy Grace Roman…
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More stargazing with Astronomer Howard Parkin, including how to safely watch the August solar eclipse
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can expect to see in the August dark skies over the Isle of Man, and comments on a couple of top stories from the world of space exploration PLUS full instructions on how to SAFELY watch a solar eclipse -ahead of the event on 12 August. Top of the advice...
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More stargazing and space news from Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Local Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should look out for in our Manx skies during the weeks of July, and shares some of the many stories about recent achievements, and exploration plans, in the world of space
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Stargazing and space watching with resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin
Howard Parkin tells us what we might see - weather permitting - in the Manx skies during May, and chats about some of the latest projects in the ever-changing world of space exploration.
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Astronomer Howard Parkin gets an email from space - something a little different on this month's show!
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains all we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over our Island during the month of May - and in this month's space news, Howard explains his personal link to the recent Artemis II mission.
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Anticipating Artemis 2 - and which stars will shine in our April Manx skies ? Howard Parkin knows!
More stargazing and space watching in the company of the Isle of Man's resident astronomer, Howard Parkin
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More stargazing and space-watching with astronomer Howard Parkin
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can see in the sky during the month of March, and discusses the biggest stories currently coming from the world of space exploration
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Star gazing and space watching with Astronomer Howard Parkin - your monthly update is here
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we will see (weather permitting!) in the Island's dark skies during the month of February - plus updates on the current space missions - and listen out for his challenge!
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Astronomer Howard Parkin recalls the best bits of December night skies - and gives us plenty to look for in the New Year
Leading Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE talks about the best sights in our solar system that were visible during December - and suggests what the high points for stargazing might be during January. He also has some of the top space stories making headlines now.
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Essential information for stargazing during December, and stories from outer space -with Astronomer Howard Parkin
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE discusses what we will see in the December skies over the Isle of Man (weather permitting!) and reports on some of the main space travel stories making the headlines in recent days.
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From supermoons to space travel - Astronomer Howard Parkin has the top sky stories for the month ahead
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE looks at the Manx skies and explains what we can see in the weeks ahead - weather permitting! After a music break from the Moody Blues, we're off into space with some of the biggest stories currently making the news headlines.
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Another date with resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin - looking up to the Manx skies - and out into space
Another date with our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, looking up to the sky with information of what will be visible in good weather during the month of October - and out into space, catching all the latest stories.
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Astronomer Howard Parkin is star-gazing in our Manx dark skies - and space watching too
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over the Isle of Man during the month of September - and brings up to date with another selection of the latest space exploration stories
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Another date with our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, looking up to the sky - and out into space
What might we see in the August dark skies over our Island? And is private enterprise going to save space exploration - and revolutionise how we travel? Astronomer Howard Parkin has all the answers in this month's edition of the Manx Sky At Night.
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Star gazing and space watching with Astronomer Howard Parkin - and it's not all good news!
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we might see in the July skies over the Island - and could space exploration really be grounded through cancelled projects and budget restraints?
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MAY 2025 - Astronomer Howard Parkin with all things star and space-related
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can hope to see in our June skies, and after an optimistic song choice from The Beatles (Here Comes The Sun!) Howard will discuss some of the top space exploration stories in the news right now. Send your queries and questions for inclusion in future...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - More stargazing and space stories from Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains the activity of planets and stars in our Manx skies during the weeks of May, and discusses some of the biggest stories about space exploration currently making news headlines. The music break is a Simon and Garfunkel classic! Howard is alway happy to receive your...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Astronomer Howard Parkin with more star and space news
As the month of March comes to a close, Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what to look for in the April skies over the Island, and updates us on some of the latest space exploration news.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Astronomer Howard Parkin is out under the dark skies again
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can look forward to seeing (weather permitting!) in the dark skies over our Island during the weeks of March, and after a music break from Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly, Howard delivers a round-up of the latest stories in the world of space...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - the one about the Green Flash - with Howard Parkin MBE
Star gazing, space watching - and talking about the rare sight of the Green Flash. Have YOU seen it? Astronomer Howard Parkin hasn't - and is very envious of those who have! Email Howard with your comments and queries - [email protected]
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Howard Parkin MBE is star-gazing and space-watching again!
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE presents the final edition of the programme for 2024 - firstly looking at the stars and planetary activity in the January skies, and then looking back at some of the achievements in space exploration during 2024 - and flagging up the topics that we might be discussing...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Howard Parkin looks forward to stargazing and space-watching in December
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes the stars and planets which will be visible in our December skies (weather permitting!) and discusses the latest space stories making the news in recent weeks.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - more stargazing and spacewatching with Astronomer Howard Parkin
Find out what we can see - weather permitting - in our dark skies over the Isle of Man in the coming month of November - then catch up on the significance of some of the latest expeditions into space - all in the company of Astronomer Howard Parkin This month's music break is from Judith Durham
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Dark sky gazing and space watching - resident astronomer Howard Parkin scans the skies and brings us all the news!
Howard Parkin explains what can be seen in the sky if we have clear conditions in the coming weeks, and we catch up on the latest space stories - and ask the question - are those astronauts REALLY stranded in space ? The music break is Neil Young's Harvest Moon and questions for Howard can be...
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Dark skies are on their way back again - and Astronomer Howard Parkin is a happy man! What is he hoping to see? Find out here!
In this month's programme, Howard looks forward to the end of Astronomical Twlight - and the chance to see more in the darker skies over the Island. Perhaps a Perseid meteor shower? The planets Mars and Jupiter are back and - dare we say it - the sun is still very active so it's just possible…
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More stargazing information and space news from our resident astronomer, Howard Parkin
Howard Parkin takes a look into our Manx skies, to describe what we might see, given favourable weather conditions, during the month of July. It's a golden oldie music break in this edition, and it's followed by the latest space stories, as private companies take an ever-increasing role in space...
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Star gazing .... space watching .... and will we see another aurora? Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin tells all ....
Astronomer Howard Parkin joins us to look at what we can see in our dark skies over the Island, during the weeks of June - weather permitting! And he can't resist another word or two about the magnificent aurora - and considers the question .... will we see one again anytime soon? Still with...
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No auroras - but some eclipse reflections - and loads more star and space news - with Astronomer Howard Parkin
Our Manx Resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, shares some more thoughts following his recent eclipse experience in Texas, and wonders if anyone might like to go with him to Spain for the next one?! Howard also takes a look at what we might see - weather permitting - in our Manx skies during this...
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Nights are getting lighter - but Astronomer Howard Parkin says there's still lots to see!
Howard gets ready for the Eclipse, reviews the recent Starship launch, and previews Manx stargazing prospects in April
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The first programme of 2024 previews the big stargazing events during the coming year
As well as telling us what stars will be visible over the Island during January, Howard Parkin has also drawn up a stargazers calendar - significant sights to be seen in our Manx Dark Skies during the coming year - and if you'd like a copy, email your request to [email protected] The music...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT
In the November edition of the programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what will be visible (weather permitting) in the sky during the coming weeks - the music break is Frankie Goes To Hollywood and The Power of Love, and after that we'll be talking about space - and discussing some...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin discusses the movement of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in the coming weeks - and will there be more meteor showers during November? And there's even a ghost story - with music to match it, from The Specials Part two keeps us updated with just some of the current space…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2023
The skies are getting darker earlier - which is good news for stargazers! Amongst the many topics Howard covers in this month's programme are the Equinox on 22nd September, a possibility of seeing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy - as well as a moon that's full, red, blue, and super…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JULY 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should be looking for in our August dark skies - including the Summer Triangle, a full Blue Super Moon (that might actually be red!), the appearance of Jupiter and the possibility of a dramatic Perseid Meteor Shower. The music break is Good Morning,...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JUNE 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what to look out for in our July dark skies, and after a break for a Glastonbury-inspired music choice, he looks at some of the big stories in recent space travel and exploration news. Howard welcomes your questions - email him - [email protected]
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MARCH 2023
Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can look for in the dark skies over our Island during the month of April and recalls some of the highlights of stargazing in March. After the music break with Enya, it's time for the latest space news.
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2023
We're nearing the end of the 'best' time for stargazing, as the nights become ever-so-slightly lighter for longer - so Astronomer Howard Parkin says 'make the most of these next weeks before the clocks change the end of March!' There's a brilliant conjunction between Jupiter and Venus in early...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JANUARY 2023
For this month's edition of the MANX SKY AT NIGHT, resident Astronomer Howard Parkin takes us on a tour of the IOM Observatory. Group visits, and visitors on Club Nights are always welcome - email Howard if you'd like more information - [email protected]
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2022
If the skies are clear enough, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible during November; there are a couple of meteor showers in prospect - the Taurids and Leonids - and there may even be some fireballs visible! After the music break, Howard shares latest updates from the world of space...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 2022
Howard Parkin explains what we can look out for in our dark skies over the Island, during the months of October (given some clear conditions of course!) Mars Jupiter and Saturn are visible now, and this is a great time to see the Milky Way in all it's glory! Other October highlights include the...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2022
Manx Radio's Resident Astronomer HOWARD PARKIN is back with more information about what we can see (if we have good clear conditions) in our wonderful Isle of Man dark skies during the weeks of September. The first planned launch window for the Artemis 1 Moon Mission was missed due to a mix of...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JULY 2022
Join Howard Parkin, as he reflects on some of the best stargazing he's enjoyed during July, and previews some of the activity in the night skies during August - including the possibility of another meteor shower! This month's music choice is inspired by a question from a listener in...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JUNE 2022
Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes the stars, planets and other sights that might be seen in the skies over the Isle of Man during the month of July - if we get clear conditions. Tonight's music break is a 1950's moon-themed song from Dean Martin And Howard will, as usual, be taking a…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MAY 2022
Astronomer Howard Parkin takes his monthly look into our Manx skies, and describes what we might see, given the right conditions, in our dark skies during the month of June. Tonight's music break is Telstar by the Tornados - but why ? Howard explains! And there's more news from the world of space...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - APRIL 2022
As usual, it's a podcast of two halves! Astronomer Howard Parkin begins with a look ahead to some of the things we can see in the dark skies over our Island during the month of May - the planets all visible in the morning sky; Venus and Jupiter very close and the possibility of a spectacular…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2022
Once again, Manx Radio's resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, explains how to enjoy the dark skies over our Island in the weeks of March when the planets will start to show the first signs of the end of Winter. After the music break (Barry Manilow - with a planetary connection!) it's all about…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JANUARY 2022
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what will be visible - in the right weather conditions - in our Manx dark skies during the month of February. After a rather unusual music break (you have to listen and work out the space connection!) Howard gives an update on the latest activities in space - he...
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - DECEMBER 2021
For the last time in 2021, resident astronomer Howard Parkin identifies what we can look for in the dark skies of winter. There's plenty of planetary activity, another meteor shower and a rare opportunity to see Mercury. And Howard has produced a 'calendar' of what we can expect to see in the…
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MANX SKY AT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 2021
Now that the clocks have moved back, we have longer dark nights - perfect for star gazing when the skies are clear! Howard Parkin describes what we can hope to see in the skies during December - and there are hopeful signs, too - as some of the planets of Spring are beginning to appear. After a...
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Howard Parkin joins Judith Ley to discuss the different and exciting sights that can be seen in the dark skies over the Isle of Man at night.
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