Giovanni Cassini Saturn Moon Discovery
- 27 October 2019
On October 25, 1671, Giovanni Cassini discovered Saturn’s moon Iapetus. Read on to learn more about this and more of his amazing contributions to astronomy.
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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!
Maria Cunitz 17th Century German Astronomer
- 26 October 2019
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Maria Cunitz was a 17th-century German astronomer. Read on to learn more about her contribution to astronomy.
Read the full articleBeta Centauri – Star Facts
- 24 October 2019
Beta Centauri is made up of three stars and is the 10th brightest star in the night sky shining 15,500 times more than the Sun. In mythology, the culture of the Boorong people called this star (along with Alpha Centauri) Bermbermgle. They signified two brothers who were known for their courage for killing Tchingal ‘the Emu’ from the Coalsack Nebula.
Read the full articleEasy to Understand Space Numbers
- 20 October 2019
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When scientists measure the distance and size of things in space it is seemingly impossible for our minds to grasp these concepts. Read on to see how we put these large numbers into more brain-friendly sizes.
Read the full articleNASA Spacesuit Ready for the Moon
- 18 October 2019
NASA has unveiled two new spacesuits in preparation for a lunar landing in 2024. Read on to learn more about the improvements and changes they have made.
Read the full articleBeta Cassiopeiae – Star Facts
- 16 October 2019
Beta Cassiopeiae has the traditional name of Caph which is derived from the Arabic language (kaf) meaning ‘palm’. The core of this star is in the process of heating and shrinking, while its outer layers are cooling and expanding. In fact, it is now about three times the size of the Sun. Caph also has a companion star.
Read the full articleMercury Transits The Sun November 2019
- 11 October 2019
Mercury will transit between the Earth and the Sun on November 11, 2019. Read on learn more about this upcoming event.
Read the full articleShowcase your star certificate; how to choose the perfect picture frame.
- 11 October 2019
You have received the OSR personalized star certificate with your unique star coordinates, star name and star date. Now you would like to show off your personalized star certificate in your home. Customers regularly ask us for the best possible way to frame their certificates. This step-by-step explanation shows the best way to frame your OSR star certificate. The following tips on how to frame your certificate are also applicable when framing a painting, diploma or poster.
Read the full articleBizarre Stars in the Night Sky
- 10 October 2019
Some stars have stranges objects floating around them while others spin extremely fast. Read on to learn more about bizarre stars.
Read the full articleMystery Fireballs Flies over Chile
- 7 October 2019
What fell from the sky and started several fires in a Chilean hillside? Read on to find out about this mystery researchers are hoping to solve.
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