Ophiuchus: the 13th Zodiac or a near Supernova?
Do you remember when your Zodiac sign changed? This summer the astrology world was hit by a colossal meteorite: Ophiuchus, the 13th Zodiac.…
Ancient Mapping Of The Stars - How Civilizations Before Us Learned About The Stars
The night sky that we all love watching is full of countless stars. But humans have always wondered about the position of these stars in the universe.…
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.…
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.…
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!…
Written in the Stars: The Story of Amany
For millions of people, strange lands are thrust upon them as unexpectedly as the rain drop on a cloudless day. Imagine starting again - with your sense of identity cleaved in two. Amany is one such person.…
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.…