Photograpy

Hot! How a Backyard Photographer Captured Some of the Most Detailed Images of the Sun

For much of the past decade, Andrew McCarthy has been exploring the universe—albeit from his backyard in Arizona.

Using telescopes with specialized filters, planetary cameras, and astro-specific software, he captures the happenings of the universe in all their beguiling and beautiful detail. McCarthy has photographed the passage of the International Space Station, the crimson glow of nebulae, the glint of asteroids, and the pockmarked face of the moon.

“I impulsively bought a telescope after fondly remembering looking through my father’s telescope as a child,” McCarthy said. “One look at the planets through the eyepiece and I was hooked. I became

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This Camera Is Taking a 1,000-Year-Long Exposure Photo of Tucson’s Desert Landscape | SmartNews

Millennium Camera

The Millennium Camera, set on the path of a hiking trail in Tucson Arizona, is capturing an image over the course of 1,000 years.
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While most cameras snap photos in a matter of milliseconds, Jonathon Keats, an experimental philosopher at the University of Arizona, is slowing things down: He has set up a camera to capture a single image of a desert landscape in Tucson over the span of 1,000 years. The image will be ready in 3023.

The recently installed “Millennium Camera” is located on the path of a hiking trail facing Tumamoc Hill, according

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Viral theory new Kate Middleton photo is actually 8 years old

Kate Middleton has admitted she was responsible for altering the first official photo of herself post-surgery.

As a result, the number of conspiracy theories circulating online has escalated – including claims old photos of the Princess were superimposed onto the Mother’s Day portrait.

One theory that a photo from Kate’s 2016 Vogue photo shoot was repurposed has been viewed more than 25 million times on X, formerly Twitter, with more than 130,000 likes.

“My analysis of the Kate Middleton photo saga is that they took her face from the Vogue cover she did years ago and edited it in,” said

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Music

Beyoncé new album tracklist confirms highly-anticipated Dolly Parton cover

Beyoncé has unveiled the tracklisting for her upcoming album Act II: Cowboy Carterand as previously rumored it is set to include a cover of Dolly Parton’s indelible 1973 country hit “Jolene”.

Earlier this month Parton spoke to Knox News about Beyoncé, saying: “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably going to be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.”

The new record is set to be

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Evolution by Sheryl Crow: Singer calls albums ‘a waste of time and money’ as she releases new record

Sheryl Crow has said she stands by her statement that making albums is “a waste of time and money”, even as the singer-songwriter was poised to release a new record later this week.

Despite taking a dim view on the future of the album as an artistic concept, the “If It Makes You Happy” singer, 62, hasn’t been given up on the format entirely. She will release her new record Evolution on Friday

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Jessica Pratt Shares Divine New Song ‘World On A String’ | News

Jessica Pratt has shared new song ‘World On A String’.

The songwriter makes her long-awaited return with new album ‘Here In The Pitch’, which is set to be released on May 3rd. New song ‘World On A String’ is out now, the second single to emerge from the West Coast artist’s incoming LP.

The trademark minimalism inherent in her work is evident here, augmented by a slight hint of 60s baroque pop. The brush work by the drummer is superbly understated, while the pang of longing in Jessica Pratt’s voice sends shivers down your spine.

She comments…

“On this track

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6 new Norfolk music festivals launching in summer 2024

Norwich Evening News: Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival (Image: Uptown Festival)

1. Uptown Festival – Earlham Park, Norwich

When: Sunday, June 9

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This London festival is expanding into Norwich and the headliner has been revealed to be Ali Campbell, the former lead singer of UB40.

Also announced is Al McKay’s Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, The Christians and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp will perform an 80s DJ set.

Norwich Evening News: The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024 (Image: Press image)

2. Revel Festival – Fakenham Racecourse

When: Saturday, July 27

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Revel Festival is launching this July at

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Music

Stevie Wonder says ‘we need to spread the message of love through music at this time’

Stevie Wonder praises performer Martha Reeves as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Stevie Wonder has urged musicians to once again spread the message of love through music amid increasingly polarized times.

The music superstar surprised a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony to honor Motown singer Martha Reeves, alongside the “King of Motown” Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy – who launched all of their careers.

During his speech, the 73-year-old Wonder said Gordy brought Motown to the US, which “really forced the haters of the nation to stop, pause

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