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I know Roger and a few others here are, like myself, into astronomy so thought I'd post this here....

www.galaxyzoo.org

Project involving members of the public to categorise 1million+ galaxies. Interesting how they say they want real people to perform this task as they'll do a much better job than machines. Hmmmm.....

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Thanks for that - I'll register and start scouring some of our old "plates"

Talking of astronomy, I noticed on the NASA site today that the Perseids this year fall when there is next to no moon. If you get a chance, sit out between 11PM and 3AM on Aug 11th/12th and look in the general direction of Perseus (I'll do a sketch nearer the time if anyone is interested - or, more likely, find a good one on line and link to it).

I just hope the weather is clear this time. I was clouded over the last time I tried to view them

And on a weekend this year - even better! I recall many years ago (91 I think) being in the middle of the French countryside when the Perseids reached their max - no towns for miles, no light pollution whatsoever and a completely clear sky. Spectactular didn't even begin to describe the show

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Why can't we just use Common Sense?