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How To See C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Hopefully.

- 9 January 2023

In the coming weeks, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will pass through the inner solar system and could be 2023’s brightest comet in the night sky. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the visiting comet and, if everything goes to plan, how you can see it.

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?

Explore the Map of the Observable Universe

- 24 December 2022

After a detailed analysis of 15 years’ worth of data, astronomers have shared a breathtaking map displaying a section of the observable universe. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Map of the Observable Universe and how you can see the relative locations and colour details of around 200,000 galaxies.

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.

NASA Telescope Confirms Composition of Exoplanet’s Atmosphere

- 30 November 2022

Since starting active service in July, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an array of compelling images and new data. And now it’s just offered another first – detailed chemical analysis of the atmosphere of an exoplanet located 700 light-years away. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Constellation Gifts

- 25 November 2022

Constellations are some of the most recognisable features of the night sky. They’ve inspired our imagination for thousands of years and continue to be sentimentally important to stargazers around the world. In this blog, we’ll look at the best constellation gifts available to buy right now.

Gifts for Stargazers

- 18 November 2022

With the festive season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to buy the budding astronomer in your life. There’s never been a more extensive choice of valuable and thoughtful items to enhance someone’s stargazing sessions, and in this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the best gift ideas available right now.

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?