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.
- 1 March 2023
For over 70 years, Pluto was proudly part of the Solar System Planet Club until the International Astronomical Union revoked its membership in 2006. But what changed for Pluto to lose its planetary status? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.
Read the full article- 27 February 2023
Since the invention of radio, scientists have been searching for signs that we aren’t alone in the universe. But could we find life closer to home than we might expect? In this article, we’ll take a look at ten places in our Solar System that could support life.
Read the full article- 21 February 2023
A favourite plot device of any science fiction writer, wormholes and their potential to allow travel over vast distances have inspired our imaginations just as much as they have inspired cinema. But what is a wormhole? In this article, we’ll look at the theories and facts and discuss whether these incredible intergalactic highways could be real.
Read the full article- 2 February 2023
When you think of the Solar System, your first thought probably goes to either the Sun or one of its orbiting planets. But beyond the path of Neptune lies a frontier of which we are only just beginning to scratch the surface. In this article, we’ll delve into the icy world of the Kuiper Belt.
Read the full article- 1 February 2023
Many civilisations throughout history have had insightful knowledge of the world around them, even extending to the stars. But sometimes, a particular culture knows more than seems likely, leading you to wonder – how did they know that? In this article, we’ll look at the story of Mali’s Dogon people and their unlikely knowledge of the stars.
Read the full article- 18 January 2023
The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching, so now’s the perfect time to start thinking about the ideal gift for the special person in your life. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top astronomy gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Read the full article- 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?
Read the full article- 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.
Read the full article- 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.
Read the full article- 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.
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