Stargazing could be the next victim to Climate Change
Astronomers are increasingly facing a new phenomenon in their field: "dome-seeing." The future of stargazing as we know it could be at risk - the climate crisis has a new victim in its sights.…
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.…
All the World's a Stage - And all the Men and Women merely Atoms
We are hardwired to tell stories. Remember the last time you were surprised by a friend or family member’s behavior? How “out of character” you wonder to yourself.…
What is a Star?
You can buy one of our star maps which capture a special moment in your life and it’s easy not to even question: what are these things I’m choosing to attach such a precious memory? Humankind has an ancient affinity and reverence for the stars. They are symbolic of romance itself…
How do you become an Astronomer?
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.…
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?…
Pioneering Female Astronomers - Happy Women's Day from Under Lucky Stars!
International Women’s Day, 2020 took place yesterday. The theme was “Each for Equality”. Here, at Under Lucky Stars, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to commemorate some of our pioneering women astronomers!…