All Sky camera installed at Muston Observatory
We now have an All Sky camera solution up and running. Initial testing is very encouraging !
Lovely mornings metal detecting
First up was a lead token celebrating Queen Victoria jubilee in 1897 – John M Gibson, Outfitter, Boot Merchant, North Street, Scarborough. Quite surprised it was cast in lead ! Second up is sadly, a broken One Groat – Mary I – 1553 – “VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA” (Truth is the daughter of time)
Detecting south of Staxton
Another lovely dig along with Wolds Detecting …. Top row – Button, Button2nd row – World War 1 officers pip and medieval lead button3rd row – part of a shoe buckle (possibly Tudor)Bottom row – Roman coin 3rd century (toasted)
Some old deer watching the Perseids
August is the month of silver !!
A lovely early mornings metal detecting and some lovely finds today …. A Roman minum (toasted sadly) George III silver shilling (1817) Elizabeth I half groat (1582-1592) London mint …. can just make out parts of the legend “E.D.G ROSA. SINE. SPINA” which means “Elizabeth by the Grace of God – a rose without a thorn” – the Coin was worth 2d at the time ! Post medieval toy cannon – (1600-1900) possibly copper alloy Video is on my YouTube@CosmicDigs…
Wonderful days metal detecting
It comes to something when a group did is under a minute from the house, I almost considered walking 😉A very mixed days detecting and some interesting finds came up … Roman stylus Loom weight (poss medieval) Charles II Farthing (1672-1679) George III Cartwheel 2d (1797) Lead bag seal (possibly Narva’s coat of arms) – 1585’ish Silver plated spoon handle (poss Georgian/Victorian) Victorian Penny (toasted) Coutson Hunmanby (trouser button) Improved Patent (19th century) (trouser button) And another item I’ve not…
Invitation to Astrosummit 2026
I just received a personal invitation to be a guest speaker at the 4th World Summit & Expo on Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science (CPD Accredited Event). This prestigious event will take place on June 22–23, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Your influential and inspiring contributions to the field would significantly enrich our program. We warmly invite you to share your insights with our audience of experts, scholars, and emerging researchers. We eagerly anticipate the possibility of welcoming you to Rome…
.303 Bullet and Girl Guides badge
Nice bit of of metal detecting even though it started raining. Several sharp iron bits removed from the paddocks and now a lot safer for the gee gee’s. Also found a .303 bullet (unfired) – no associated shell casing though. A generic Tombac button was also uncovered. Star of the drizzly afternoon was a copper alloy 1920’s Girl Guides Enrolment (Promise) badge. J A Wylie & Co, London Reg no 671782.
Bronze Age socketed Axe Head (FLO’s report)
Just received a detailed report from my local Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) on the Bronze Age socketed axe head found last year.
Wonderful day metal detecting
One of the best days detecting yet !!! Another couple of hammered coins (sadly both a bit bashed), possible medieval thimble, a broken handle of a silver spoon complete with hallmark, an old shilling and sixpence, a toasted penny, a possible Roman (but toasted), two more musketballs including a big one, something that looks like the hind leg of a toy horse, several buttons, a large watch winder, a bullet and a couple of casings and there was a wheelbarrow…