Month: March 2015

Cloud chambers

Thanks to Dr Aidan Robson from Glasgow University I was able to borrow a set of cloud chamber kits which I have used with my Higher physics classes this week. This facility is now available to any physics teachers in the central belt, via an on line booking facility, with kits available from both Glasgow and...


Eclipse 2015

After all the preparation, and an early start this morning, it looked like it might be a wash out given the cloud cover. — Drew Burrett (@drewburrett) March 20, 2015 Unprepared to admit defeat, I got set up early in the hope that the sun might make an appearance through the clouds at some point....


Home-Made Eclipse Viewer

Next Friday, 20th March 2015, the best eclipse in over 50 years will reach between 90-95% of totality in the skies over Scotland. The online physics communities have been awash with chat and links on how to view the event, and what useful physics can be done with classes. Hoping to do something with my...