by Thomas Stirling | Jan 1, 2026 | photography
Where It Started: A Camera and an Introduction to America Back in 2006, my father-in-law, Rowland was the first person who made America feel a little less foreign to me. He worked in biotech, but his real obsession was photography – weather rolling in, unusual... 
by Thomas Stirling | Dec 2, 2025 | astronomy, photography, space, space weather
I have always wanted to see the northern lights. Growing up in Scotland, I was too far south and stuck in the glow of Glasgow most nights. The sky there is bright enough that you are lucky to see more than a handful of stars, never mind anything as special as aurora.... 
by Thomas Stirling | Jul 23, 2025 | AI, technology, web design, web development
My retro-style browser game, started as a simple design experiment. I had a vision: a fast-paced, arcade-inspired space shooter that felt like something you’d find on a dusty arcade cabinet in the back of a pizza joint. I knew what I wanted it to look like. I... 
by Thomas Stirling | Apr 9, 2024 | astronomy, astrophotography, photography, space
Witnessing the 96% Solar Eclipse from My Backyard Yesterday, I had the incredible experience of watching a 96% solar eclipse right from the comfort of my own backyard. I stayed local for the eclipse because of work and my children’s school, unlike many who travel for... 
