What do you think members of the Cloud Appreciation Society do?

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How many members are in the Cloud Appreciation Society?

50,000 members
The Cloud Appreciation Society is a society founded by Gavin Pretor-Pinney from the United Kingdom in January 2005. The society aims to foster understanding and appreciation of clouds, and has over 50,000 members from 120 countries, as of March 2020.

How did Gavin Pretor-Pinney describe clouds poetically?

PRETOR-PINNEY: Clouds are not something to moan about, far from it. They are in fact the most diverse, evocative, poetic aspect of nature. I think if you live with your head in the clouds every now and then, it helps you keep your feet on the ground. And I want to show you why.

What is a cloud spotter?

Cloudspotting is simply the practice of observing clouds as a recreational activity. As much as I enjoy looking up at the clouds, it never occurred to me to turn it into a hobby.

What is the love of clouds called?

Nephophilia Definition: A person who loves clouds; love of clouds; fondness or obsession of clouds Yes, I’m a nephophile.

What types of clouds do you know?

Names for clouds

• Stratus/strato: flat/layered and smooth.
• Cumulus/cumulo: heaped up/puffy, like cauliflower.
• Cirrus/cirro: high up/wispy.
• Alto: medium level.
• Nimbus/Nimbo: rain-bearing cloud.

What are cloud enthusiast called?

Nephophile
Nephophile [Noun.] . Definition: A person who loves clouds; love of clouds; fondness or obsession of clouds. .

What is it called when you watch clouds?

Classically, cloud watching involves lying on the lawn, watching the clouds, and seeing if any of the clouds resemble things in real life. Unless the clouds resemble EHRs. Cloud Watching Sketch. Camera angle: Twenty feet in the air, looking straight down.

What are Asperitas clouds made of?

What is asperitas cloud? Asperitas (formerly referred to as Undulatus Asperitas) is a distinctive, but relatively rare cloud formation that takes the appearance of rippling waves. These wave-like structures form on the underside of the cloud to makes it look like a rough sea surface when viewed from below.

How do clouds float?

FLOATING CLOUDS.The water and ice particles in the clouds we see are simply too small to feel the effects of gravity. As a result, clouds appear to float on air. Clouds are composed primarily of small water droplets and, if it’s cold enough, ice crystals. So the particles continue to float with the surrounding air.

What are GREY clouds called?

Stratus clouds
Stratus clouds are uniform and flat, producing a gray layer of cloud cover which may be precipitation-free or may cause periods of light precipitation or drizzle.

How to become a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society?

If you agree with what we stand for, then join the society to get your very own membership certificate, badge, Cloud Selector and to start receiving your ‘ Cloud a Day ’. Malcolm Wilson, member 41,548, painted this scene using oils on canvas of the clouds above Cumbria.

What can you do with the cloudspotter app?

Become a CloudSpotter, build your collection, unlock Stars and Achievements as you join the global community and compete with other CloudSpotters around the globe! An astounding, eye-opening experience for sky lovers and cloud novices of any age, created by Gavin Pretor-Pinney and The Cloud Appreciation Society. This opens in a new window.

Why is cloudspotter important to the Royal Meteorological Society?

The Royal Meteorological Society is currently gathering evidence of the type of weather patterns in which the clouds appear, a task in which CloudSpotter aims to aid. If successful it will be the first cloud formation added to the International Cloud Atlas of the World Meteorological Organization since 1951. Read more on Channel 4 News

How big is the Cloud Appreciation Society in Sweden?

It is 3.5 metres long and is to hang in a public room of a Grade 2 Listed Hotel. Magnus Buder from Sweden heard about the Cloud Appreciation Society on Swedish public radio. He recently wrote this piece of music and feels it will be perfect to listen to whilst watching clouds.