Astronomy is fundamentally the study of everything outside of the Earth and its climate; this includes the stars, planets, and galaxies that make up our universe. The exploration of astronomy is the most tested of the common sciences.…
All you stargazers out there – this is the month you’ve been waiting for! Springtime is the season of blossoming trees, bleating lambs and new beginnings. We are especially excited about April bringing some **special starry events** across the night sky.…
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 Ultimate Star Quiz with some of our favorite trivia and we’ve made it “print friendly” by adding spaces for your answers.…
Since Wilhelm Olbers’ discovery of Pallas, asteroids have become a well-known feature of our night sky. How much do we actually know about them? Everyone has heard of an asteroid and everyone has heard of the possibility of them ending life on earth as we know it.…
So you’ve made a big decision in your mind. You want to get married. Congratulations, that’s massive news. Let’s hope he/she says yes! This is a time not only to express your love but to create a story that you will have to cherish between you for the rest of your lives.…
As you read this, you too may be confined indoors, What better way to focus our energy beyond the four walls around than by looking up at the stars above? Here are some great ideas and online resources for stargazing.…
If you love celestial decorations as much as we do, then get ready for inspiration and the following ideas to use the night sky in your bedroom decor. The perfect decor for around the crib of your baby, the ceiling above your toddler's bed or all around your own master bedroom!…
It’s never too late to start doing what you love! We should all count our lucky stars that we are alive. To celebrate International Day of Happiness here are 7 Inspirational Quotations from Astronomers, Astronauts and Fellow Stargazers who love what they do!…
Now you know how to find Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Leo and the Southern Cross, you’re ready to learn your next five! In this day and age, most people rely on apps and maps to find the stars, but there is a lot to be said for learning the stars and star constellations off by heart.…
Meteorological spring begins on March 1st, until summer on June 1st. Astronomically, the equinox marks the beginning of spring and the exact date varies slightly from year to year.…