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Precision and accuracy in medieval astronomy
What is the difference between precision and accuracy? In modern English they are used almost interchangeably. But there is a...
Seb Falk
Jan 21, 20154 min read
Is the Moon a planet or a star?
It’s rare that shopping channels grapple with complex problems in astronomy – but miracles do happen. Here’s the contributors to QVC...
Seb Falk
Jan 18, 20152 min read


String Theory – Medieval-style
Apologies for the long hiatus! I’ve been busy with lots of things, among them the birth of my first child. I’ll post his horoscope here...
Seb Falk
Dec 16, 20143 min read


Ships, Clocks & Stars
I recently visited, and very much enjoyed, the exhibition at the National Maritime Museum about the quest for longitude. It’s on until...
Seb Falk
Oct 8, 20141 min read
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