Astronomy

Whether you are an astronomy beginner or intermediate, here you will find more about astronomical signs and their meaning. Learn more about famous astronomers, astrophysics and ancient astronomy.

Is the Universe Infinite?

- 4 January 2023

There’s no doubt about it – the universe is BIG. We’re reasonably sure that the part of the universe we can see is around 93 billion light years across. But how big is the whole universe, and does it go on forever? In this article, we’ll consider the question: is the universe infinite?

What Is the Fermi Paradox?

- 18 December 2022

The observable universe is 93 billion light-years across and filled with trillions of stars, many believed to play host to planets. Life should be absolutely everywhere… so why haven’t we heard from anyone yet? In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the Fermi paradox.

What Is a Black Hole?

- 11 December 2022

Thanks to science fiction and scaremongering stories about particle physics experiments, black holes have gotten a bad reputation. But what is a black hole? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

What Does Ursa Major Look Like?

- 10 November 2022

In a relationship dating back thousands of years, Ursa Major is one of our most recognisable constellations. It has inspired our art, poetry and mythology. We’ve even used it for navigation. But what does Ursa Major look like? In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

What Is the Orion Constellation?

- 30 October 2022

On any given evening, the night sky offers a host of beautiful and fascinating objects for us to study and admire. But one constellation has been grabbing our attention for thousands of years. In this blog, we’ll answer the question: what is the Orion constellation?

What Is a Star?

- 18 October 2022

Picture the scene: It’s a clear night, and you’ve managed to get away from the harsh lights of the city. In the darkness, you look up and are rewarded for your efforts with a view of pure natural beauty. Perhaps you see our moon or maybe even some of the planets of our solar system. But without a doubt, you can see thousands of sparkling, shimmering orbs that we call stars. You’ve probably spent time examining the stars, but have you ever stopped to think, what is a star? In this guide, we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about the life-givers of the universe.

What Are Constellations?

- 11 October 2022

At first glance, the night sky appears to be… well, precisely what it truly is: a random and massive collection of stars from across our galaxy. But look a little closer, and you’ll quickly see that some of those dots connect into familiar shapes. In this guide, we’ll help you answer the question: what are constellations?

How to Find the North Star in the UK

- 6 October 2022

We’ve looked towards the night sky to appreciate its beauty for thousands of years, but we’ve also put those twinkling orbs to good use for almost as long. The ancient Greeks initially favoured using the Ursa Major and Orion constellations as their signposts. However, there’s one star that has been the favourite marker for northern hemisphere navigators throughout most of our recorded history – Polaris, also known as the North Star. In this blog, we’ll help you learn how to find the North Star in the UK.