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The amount of moons that the Jovian planets have can be difficult to keep count of. Obviously, our planet only has one moon, and the closest planet to us Mars only has two. But when you go past Mars, the amount of moons each planet has changes drastically. Jupiter and Saturn are often said to … Read more

If you’re looking to learn more about the way satellites orbit in our solar system, then you’ll need to learn about retrograde orbit and retrograde rotation. It is one of the most intriguing parts of our universe, and astronomers still don’t have a conclusive answer as to why objects rotate in this fashion. But what … Read more

We all know that Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. With its hot and cold temperatures and small size, it’s one of the most difficult planets to spot when looking up into the night sky. However, Mercury is actually not that far away from Earth. However, just how long does it take Mercury … Read more

There are many different terms that astronomers use in relation to astronomy, and some of them can be confusing. One term that we use a lot is light pollution, which is typically considered as a bad thing when you’re trying to get a good view of the night sky. Even the brightest stars in the … Read more

We all know that Earth isn’t the biggest planet in the solar system, but in comparison to those pretty close to it, it’s the largest of the terrestrial planets. But when you venture out past the Asteroid belt, which runs between Mars and Jupiter, the planets get much, much bigger. The furthest planet from the … Read more

A common question amongst astronomers is the long term fate amongst some of our planets. Of course, our greatest concern is for our planet Earth, as there are those that say our planet will meet it’s demise in the distant future. However, between us and the Sun are two other planets, Venus and the planet … Read more

Neptune is often considered to be an unknown entity. Whilst we have made massive strides towards understanding the planet in the past few decades, as of 2021 there’s still only been one space probe that’s directly explored the planet – and that was more than 20 years ago (Voyager 2). One of the main reasons … Read more

Mercury is the first planet from the Sun, and one of the closest planets to us on Earth. This is especially true if you compare it to the ice giants Uranus and Neptune, which are much further out from the Sun. However, even though Mercury is relatively close to us, it can still be very … Read more

The planet Mercury is so close to the Sun that you’d assume it’s the hottest planet in our entire solar system. The truth is that actually it isn’t though it’s still pretty hot in comparison to the other planets that orbit around the Sun. We already know that Mercury is the fastest planet in our … Read more

If you’re looking for some good astronomy gifts for kids, then there are a ton of different options out there to choose from. And when your kid is super interested in outer space and celestial objects, a space-related present can make for a great gift. However, there are some many different choices out there that … Read more

There are many different places all around our planet that make for the perfect place to do some serious stargazing. A few different factors make some locations far better places to see stars than others, including low light pollution and unobstructed views. However, it can be difficult to know exactly where to go, as even … Read more

If you’re curious about what it means to be tidally locked, then you’re in the right place. Being tidally locked is an inevitability for many moons in our solar system, although some have managed to escape it. Let’s learn what it means to be tidally locked. What does Tidally Locked mean? Tidally locked means that … Read more

Probably the best known constellation in the sky, Ursa Major has been written about for thousands of years. You’ve likely heard of this constellation referred to as the Great Bear, and if not, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Big Dipper, which is made up of seven of the starts of Ursa Major. It is often … Read more

If you’re looking to learn a little more about Trans Neptunian Objects, then you’re in the right place. These objects are located far away from our planet, and in fact, only one spacecraft has ever been launched with the intent to find a little more out about them. And actually, some of the more common … Read more

Wolf Rayet Stars are very interesting for astronomers, as they represent some of the rarest stars within our night sky. They represent some of the hottest stars in our universe, and are highly luminous too, so you can often see them in the night sky without a telescope. But what exactly are Wolf Rayet stars, … Read more

A solar eclipse is simply an event where the Moon passes in front of the Sun, obscuring the Sun’s light from reaching us. This can either block the light partially, or fully, which creates what’s known as a total solar eclipse. The last total solar eclipse was in 2017 in the US, however it has … Read more

If you’re looking to learn some more about stars, then you’re in luck. The stars in our sky are often misunderstood by humans, as many people think that they’re in the same solar system as our planet, Sun and the Moon. Well, they’re not, except one giant star that happens to be the center of … Read more

Only the second human spaceflight program after Mercury, project Gemini lasted five years between 1961 and 1966. The goal of Project Gemini was to develop skills and technologies required for the Apollo missions, including rendezvous, docking and space walks. The Gemini craft was designed for two Astronauts. This is in contrast to the spacecrafts that … Read more