From backyards to mountaintops to orbit, telescopes are everywhere in today’s world but this was not always the case. Since its inception, the telescope has changed the way humanity looks at the universe. The invention of the telescope was a momentous event that would end up changing the world. A First Time for Everything In …
When looking up at the night sky you might just wonder what is out there in the deep abyss that is space, is it truly lifeless? What lays beyond our solar system and even our galaxy? What is the closest galaxy to Earth and could we ever reach it? Where are we in the Universe? …
For ages, people have gazed at the night sky and got amazed by the beautiful spectacle above them. Despite being upstaged nowadays by the city lights, stars have been romanticized for decades in books and movies. Now, why some of them are different colors? This article will explain it below. Why Are Stars Different Colors? …
Earth’s moon is one of the most fascinating phenomena in our solar system. It has mesmerized scientists and non-academics for many millennia. One of the most intriguing things about the moon is its craters. But how much is known about these craters? Let’s take a further look. The Meaning Of Craters What does crater mean? …
Many people have heard of red giant stars and might even be able to name a few but how many people know about their cousin blue giant stars? Blue giants are massive, hot and extremely bright. Move over red giants and make way for the blue giant. Blue Basics If people have ever seen a …
The universe has been studied for centuries to understand its origins and composition. To do this, astronomers have used observatories, thus, making stars more visible for them. Most of them tend to be in the mountains, probably to have a better look. The article below will explore their reasons further. What are Observatories? This question …
The night sky is a wonderful thing and has been capturing people’s attention since the dawn of time. So many people get the urge to run out and buy a telescope to capture magnificent views of the solar system only to get confused and frustrated with so many choices on offer. Telescopes are not complicated …
