How to become an Astronaut
So, you want to become an Astronaut. If telescopes, observatories, and even the most cutting-edge stargazing technology won’t quite scratch that itch to see the stars, then you should consider this career.…
Top 50 Facts About the Sun
When we think of stars, most people think of the twinkling dots of light in the night sky. There is a much closer and much brighter star which you can see in the daytime, however: the Sun. If you ever want to thank your lucky stars, don’t forget to include the Sun!…
Meet Elon Musk: The Man with Stars in his Eyes
Tesla, SpaceX and PayPal. All of these are the children of one South-African brain. Meet Elon Musk. Musk is the tech entrepreneur and global innovator.…
The Super Solar System Quiz
If you’re looking for some great questions for your pub quiz, to do at home with your friends, or just to test yourself then look no further. We’ve compiled the Solar System Quiz with some of our favourite trivia and we’ve made it “print friendly” by adding spaces for your answers.…
Are you against Space Exploration? Don't be a dinosaur
Is space exploration an astronomical waste of money, or our ticket to save the planet? This is a complex argument. Let's examine both sides of this shiny coin.…
The Stories Behind the Star Signs
We all know that the star signs have a symbol associated with them. Leo is represented by a lion. Scorpio has a scorpion. Cancer has a crab and so on. But how did they come to be? It isn’t just because of the way they look. There is a story behind every star sign!…
Black is Beautiful: the exquisite beauty of black holes
There is possibly no greater mystery, or more mind-blowing area to explore, than black holes. The name itself suggests mystery, deep uncertainty, even danger.…
Top 100 Name Ideas from the Universe
Looking for inspiration for a pet name, house name, nickname or even a new name for yourself? The answer may well be written in the stars! We have compiled the top 100 names of stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, you name it.…
What happens to the human body in Space?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your body in space? If you haven’t, you should – it is FASCINATING. There’s a reason those spacesuits make every astronaut look like the Michelin Man!…
The History of SpaceX
SpaceX has been in the news a lot recently. Two weeks ago, they launched two people into space. A few days ago they sent another 60 satellites into space. So who are SpaceX? Where did they come from? What is their mission?…