Two Weekends: June 5-6/12-13, 12-6 PM Science Fair @ Flux Factory 39-21 29th Street, Long Island City Featuring a WATER BAROMETER by SP Weather Station in collaboration with Daniel Robie The first barometer wasn't invented to measure air pressure. In the 17th century, columns of water were used to disprove the church's position that a true vacuum was … [Read more...]
6 More Weeks of Winter Predicted
In lieu of functioning data uploads, SPWS is relying non-digital weather sensing technologies. Punxsutawney Phil Video Phil's prediction was also made available this year via SMS, by texting "Groundhog" to 247365 by Groundhog Day. Thanks to Liz for the suggestion. … [Read more...]
“On Clouds” @ Observatory, Brooklyn / SPWS Lecture 10/21/09
On Clouds Observatory, Brooklyn 543 Union Street (at Nevins) Through November 15th featuring a Guest Lecture by SPWS on 10/21, 8pm! In the first exhibition at Observatory, Brooklyn, on view through November 15th, James Walsh presents photos and prints in conjunction with an evening program of projections, performances, poetry, and other events by various artists … [Read more...]
“Weather Reports” in Philly Weekly!
SP Weather Station exhibition "Weather Reports" featured in the new issue of Philly Weekly! Weather or Not: A new exhibit at AHN/VHS focuses on meteorological data. by Roberta Fallon of artblog "If there’s angst or hysteria about global warming, it’s hidden in the group show “Weather Reports.” Instead of melting ice caps and imperiled polar bears, AHN/VHS’ quiet, … [Read more...]
Cosmic Rays May Forecast Weather!
Thanks to http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/08/01/cosmic-rays-may-forecast-weather/ and the March 1931 issue of Popular Science... … [Read more...]