Castell Alun is proudly working with Cardiff University to help students explore the wonders of space. Together, we’re part of a Curriculum for Wales STEM project called Deep Space to Deep Impact, which focuses on meteors, asteroids, and potential threats to Earth.
The school has just installed a new Meteorcam, which has already captured its first live data through the UK Meteor Network. This camera records meteors, fireballs, and meteor showers across the night sky above Castell Alun.
The data gives students a fascinating, hands-on way to apply science. They can calculate meteor trajectories, predict impact sites, and find the radiant points of meteor showers. These real-life examples make physics and maths more exciting and meaningful.
Both Castell Alun and Cardiff University are eager to use the new classroom resources built from this live data. Scroll down to see our first meteors streaking across the Castell Alun sky.
Check back soon for more updates as we continue to receive exciting news from our Meteorcam!
