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?…
Who are the Greek gods of the Planets?
Many of the planets, as with many of the months, take their name from Roman gods and leaders. ‘July’, for example, is a shortening of ‘Julius’, as in Julius Caesar. Similarly, ‘August’ is named in honor of Augustus Caesar (also known as Octavian) who became emperor of ancient Rome…
Astronomy Quiz – How much do you know about Stars, the Universe and Everything?
If you are feeling the distance between your family and friends right now we have the answer – try our latest quiz! How much do you know about Stars, the Universe and Everything?…
The Story of Earth
The very place which is under lucky stars: Earth. We come from the Earth and will one day return to it but how much do we know about it? How old is it? How and when did it form? What is it made of? For how much of Earth’s life have humans around?…
Astrology - where does it all come from?
Here at Under Lucky Stars - we love everything to do with the sparkly night sky above. We enjoyed sharing our Constellation Guides and April Part II is coming up next! For now, we wanted to give you a (Short) History of Astrolgoy. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it!…
Is Trump Allowed to Mine the Moon?
Donald Trump has recently announced that he has given permission for the USA to start mining the moon for hydrogen and oxygen to enable spacecraft to refuel and go further for longer. But is he allowed to make this decision? Plus other five other space laws you might not know…
Is there Life on Mars?
The question has been the inspiration for a number of big Hollywood movies, that legendary song ‘Life on Mars’ by David Bowie, the launch of various spacecraft, probes, robots, rovers and now there is talk of humans colonizing Mars. What’s the answer though? Is there life on Mars?…
Take your mind to the Stars
If you love stargazing, you have come to the right place. Soaking up the night sky in all its starry glory is a truly magnificent experience – but it is not always easy. Read all about the history of telescopes and our top picks for telescopes for the budding astronomer!…
Star-Crossed Humans
This last decade has seen astounding developments in the charting of the night sky. New 3D maps created the most intricate imaging of stars, black holes and galaxies. The very night sky we can recreate for your bedroom wall!…