The Black Hole Photo: Discovering the Details
- 5 July 2020
In 2019, NASA scientists released the first photo of a black hole. What does the picture tell us about black holes?
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Thank you for visiting the Online Star Register Blog. Here we share the latest news with you about the OSR gifts, our apps and about what we love most: the universe and the stars!
The Formation of Rings and Disks in Space
- 5 July 2020
Rings and disks are found throughout the universe. Read on to learn more about how they form and spin.
Read the full articleName a star as a bereavement gift
- 1 July 2020
It would be ideal if we could hang on to beautiful memories forever. With a star as a bereavement gift, past events can be made into material memories. Name a star as a bereavement gift and look back on that special memory at any time!
Read the full articleFrank Drake and his Search for Extraterrestrials
- 29 June 2020
Who was one of the first astronomers looking for extraterrestrials? Read on to find out about one astronomer that changed our search for alien life.
Read the full articleDecluttering Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit
- 29 June 2020
A Russian company has devised a way to declutter the debris orbiting the Earth. Read on to learn more about their new project.
Read the full articleName a star as an original condolence gift
- 24 June 2020
What do you give someone who is struggling with the loss of their parents? Days like Mother and Father’s Day may feel difficult to deal with. During these times, the loss of a parent can be confrontational. Name a star to keep treasured memories alive. Or name a star as a gift to your parent or stepparent, to commemorate past times with their own parents.
Read the full article7 Stargazing tips for a successful stargazing night
- 23 June 2020
Check out our 7 essential tips to get the best out of your night as a budding stargazer. Would you like to explore the stars, but you don’t know where to start? Then read more.
Read the full articleBalloon Rides into Earth’s Stratosphere
- 22 June 2020
A new company wants to take you on a tour into Earth’s stratosphere onboard a hot air balloon. Read on to learn more about this amazing experience.
Read the full articleMeasuring the Earth to the Sun
- 22 June 2020
How do we know how far away everything in the universe is? Who were the first astronomers to measure? What tools did they use? Read on to learn more about measuring the distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Read the full articlePascagoula UFO Encounter
- 14 June 2020
On October 11, 1973, two men were fishing off a pier in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Suddenly, a UFO appeared in front of them. Read on to learn more about their terrifying encounter.
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