dot Astronomy – Video conference proceedings

By On January 16, 2010 · 1 Comment

Back in December last year, I was lucky enough to be among the participants at the 2009 .astronomy conference in Leiden. Instead of conference proceedings, I made a video of the week because it seemed to embody the spirit .astronomy. And after all, who ever reads conference proceedings….

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dot Astronomy – Anyone for Port?

By On December 8, 2009 · 1 Comment

I am not a drinker. It is true. I very rarely drink mid-week but whilst in the Netherlands at the marvellous .astronomy conference, I drank rather a lot. I’m not saying an excessive amount in any one sitting, that would just be antisocial. I reserve that sort of behaviour for family occasions.

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Dot Astronomy – the Leiden Experiment

By On December 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

I’ve just returned from Leiden (its in the Netherlands – which incidentally, is not the same as Holland). I was attending a conference called “.astronomy” (or “dotastronomy” because people and web browsers often don’t notice the little full stop), which was hosted by the very generous and capable staff of the

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