Have you ever tried using a telescope to look at the stars or planets? If you haven’t, then you should give it a try. Telescopes allow us to view objects that are too far away from Earth to be seen otherwise. Astronomy is a hobby that has fascinated humans since ancient times. The earliest telescopes …
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Starting your journey into astronomy can be as simple as looking up at the night sky and asking questions about what you see! Gazing up at the stars is the first step to becoming interested in the night sky and all of the wonders of the universe that we can see in space! But what …
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A telescope is a device that allows us to see things that are too far away from us or too dim to see without using special equipment. Telescopes are usually mounted on a tripod or other support structure. Telescopes are great tools for observing the night sky. They allow us to look at stars, planets, …
Asteroids, comets, meteors, and meteorites are all words that seem interchangeable, but they are not! Whilst they do have similarities, it’s a good idea to get to know the differences between them when trying to accurately detail or describe the night sky. So, what’s the difference? Below is a brief description of each, and what …
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Not too long ago, the idea of habitable planets beyond our solar system was reserved for science fiction, but now, it’s not such a far-fetched notion. With each passing year, scientists are discovering more and more potentially habitable planets. One of the most promising specimens at the minute is an exoplanet known as Proxima Centauri …
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We’ve all heard them being used, either in real life or science-fiction, but is there a difference between a spaceship and a spacecraft? Spacecrafts are often confused with spaceships. Is there really a difference? A spacecraft is a vehicle designed to travel through space. Spaceships are also vehicles that travel through space, but they are …
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A vacuum is a region of space where there are no particles. It can be thought of as empty space. A vacuum is not technically a totally empty space though. There is still energy associated with it. This is because the vacuum contains virtual particles that have an energy associated with them. So how much …
The solar system is a big place. And with such a vast amount of space and celestial bodies, comes a whole range of incredible environments that would be unthinkable on Earth. Whether it is the never-ending storm that clouds Jupiter. The frozen, dusty wastes of Mars. The rings of Saturn, or all the other incredible …
Space exploration has come a long way in such a short period of time. You could almost say that it has come giant leaps and bounds from where we started. Think about just how far this very specific field of exploration has come, just for a moment. In the space (pun intended) of less than …
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What would happen if we lost access to space? What would be the consequences? Space exploration has always been a source of inspiration and wonder. The human race has longed to explore beyond our planet since the dawn of time. In recent years, however, the issue of climate change has become increasingly urgent. As a …
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