- 25 January 2023
The Chaldeans and other ancient nations knew Mars as one of the five “wandering stars” (the Greeks called the wandering stars planets, hence the current name for these bodies). They also know Mars’ characteristic that it sometimes moves backwards in the sky – the so called retrograde movement, but only in relation to faster bodies.
Read the full article- 24 January 2023
It’s a brand new year, so let’s start our astronomical learning curve by checking out the biggest upcoming space missions for 2023!
Read the full article- 21 January 2023
Have you heard of ALH 84001? Although the name is not that cool, the story behind it certainly is and deserves a full article devoted to it on our blog!
Read the full article- 16 January 2023
In today’s blog, we will put an emphasis on humanity, ignoring all the limits we set between us here on Earth.
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- 13 January 2023
On our planet, the Sun appears in the east, then it rises and when it reaches the highest point in the sky, it is noon. After that, the Sun descends towards the horizon and sets in the west. Then it’s evening. When the Sun rises again one day is completed.
Read the full article- 31 December 2022
For anyone wondering, the title is Latin for Happy New Year!
Read the full article- 29 December 2022
We live in 195 countries, speak over 7100 languages and practice about 4200 different religions. Truly colorful!
Read the full article- 26 December 2022
When one reflects upon the immensity of the universe, it stands to reason that it might be impossible to map it all out. Yet, John Hopkins University astronomers have done just that! Take a look.
Read the full article- 20 December 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope keeps doing an amazing job! This time we will look at the photos this man-made wonder took of Saturn’s largest satellite, Titan.
Read the full article- 18 December 2022
Using sound logic, one would believe that the closer we are to the Sun, the warmer it is, right? But, if the perihelion is the closest point to the Sun, then why is it winter?
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