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.…
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?…
The History of Spaceflight - Quiz
In the wake of SpaceX’s successful launch of two astronauts going to space, Donald Trump aiming to have US astronauts set up a base on the moon with the next few years and, of course, the Netflix sensation ‘Space Force’, there has been a renewed interest in spaceflight.…
Atoms dance the Tango
If things are feeling out of your control right now – don’t panic. Remember, at the end of even the darkest day; this fact remains: we are all a bunch of swirling atoms, held together by unseen forces, spinning around on a rock in space.…
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…
The Infinite Wonders of the Universe
We may be feeling the pinch of the walls and the frustrating checks on our freedom - but there is infinity in our backyard. Let’s just dwell on some of the heart-achingly beautiful observations about the starry sky and our universe.…
Top 20 Space Movies of All Time
If you’ve bought one of our personalized star maps, or you’re thinking about buying one, the chances are you feel an affinity with the stars. Now, this might be a stretch but then you might also be interested in movies about the stars, or movies taking place near the stars – in space.…
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?…
Fly Me to the Moon
You may have seen in the news this week: man is going to the moon for a second time. Well, not all man, just a very select few. It’s an amazing feat for humanity but for most humans, it seems like the chances of flying to the moon are very, very small (NASA only has 38 active astronauts).…