The Space Stuff thread

Anak · 17 Feb 2021

elbmek said:

They should call it after me but it might be confused with the cluster of stars bearing my surname.

In a moment of personal lucidity.... I would be interested if you could you elaborate if you are serious about your surname being used for a star_cluster?

elbmek · 17 Feb 2021

yes its true, its above my head all year round. I have some images taken for me by an astronomer, bloody typical cant find them when I want them.

Anak · 17 Feb 2021

elbmek said:

yes its true, its above my head all year round. I have some images taken for me by an astronomer, bloody typical cant find them when I want them.

Fascinating! Are you are related to Father Lucian Kemble?

I see he also has several asterisms named after him.

elbmek · 18 Feb 2021

I dont think so, but I've never checked. Kemble's go back historically to a famous acting family Francis (Fanny) Kemble (image) was a famous English actress who married a plantation owner. (She hated slavery!) London's famous theatre Garrick was owned by David Garrick who married into the Kemble's. Drury Lane was owned by the Kemble's. Thee is a Saint Kemble who was martyed and is buried in Welsh Newton churchyard near Monmouth. I think potentially I am related in name only .....................