I was thinking recently about how often the stars have been used to inspire and motivate people throughout history. It’s pretty incredible when you pause to consider it, so many famous figures have referenced the stars in their speeches, poems, and writings. They seem to represent both mystery and…
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt like the universe was winking at you? Those twinkling pinpricks of light might all look the same from our backyard hammocks, but stars are actually a wonderfully diverse bunch. They're like the cosmic equivalent of a high school yearbook…
Stargazing & Storytelling: Constellations ft. Leo the Lion 🦁 Have you ever looked up at the night sky and spotted a shape among the stars that looked almost like a mythological creature, a hero, or maybe a kitchen utensil? (Hello, Big Dipper!) If so, congrats—you’ve been constellation-spotting! Although technically…
So You Wanna Be an Astronaut? Here's What It Really Takes🚀 Let’s be honest—we’ve all, at some point, stared up at the night sky and wondered what it would be like to float among the stars. Maybe you saw a rocket launch as a kid or got…
Why Are So Many Constellations Named After Greek Gods? (And Which Percy Jackson Character Made It In?) Hey, fellow demigod enthusiasts! If you’ve read Percy Jackson, you probably know your Olympians pretty well—Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and the rest of the godly gang. But did you know that the…
Gemini: The Cosmic Twins Who've Slipped on Time's Banana Peel Ah, Gemini! The social butterfly of the zodiac, the cosmic chatterbox, the sign of duality, charm, and wild curiosity. Gemini is most easily recognized by its two brightest stars, which represent twins, the mythological duo from ancient Greek lore. Think…
Starry Tales: The Heroic Rescue of Andromeda 🌌 This week, we are diving into an all-time favorite story from Greek mythology—a tale that has drama, danger, romance, and yes, a giant sea monster. Buckle up, because we’re talking about Andromeda—a princess with a celestial legacy! Andromeda wasn’t…
Starry Nights & Summer Skies: Meet Cygnus, Aquila, and Lyra Is there anything better than a warm summer night under the stars? In the Northern Hemisphere, summer isn’t just for beach trips and backyard BBQs—it’s prime time for stargazing! If you find yourself under a clear night…
Starry Skies and the 3 Types of Constellations You Never Knew You Knew Hey there, stargazers! 🌟 If you’ve ever laid on your back staring up at the night sky, maybe you’ve tried connecting the dots — “Hey, that kinda looks like a spoon!” — and boom, you’ve just rediscovered…
Black Holes: The Universe’s Drama Queens Let’s take a moment to appreciate just how wildly dramatic the universe can be. I mean, stars exploding into supernovas, planets forming out of gas and dust, comets doing long, slow laps around the sun—and then we have black holes. They’…