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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
April Part I: The Super Moon
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.…
We need to talk about Starlink
We need to talk about SpaceX’s Starlink. First off – what is SpaceX, what does Starlink mean and why is everyone talking about it? Here's all you need to know about Starlink and what you can do to help.…
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!…
Did you know you are a star?
The 6 main elements of life CHNOPS are made in dying stars or supernovas. We need the atoms of those elements to live. So we are really made of stardust.…