The TV show The Cosmos, outlined the "Cosmic address" of where the Earth resides in the universe - this is: The Solar System The Milky Way The Local Group The Virgo supercluster The observable universe But how big are each of these and how many planets are there? Below we outline the size of each of [...]

There are thought to be between 100 billion and 400 billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, and waaaay more beyond that - so which is the largest star in the universe according to current calculations in 2019? In this article, we are going to examine the biggest known stars, dig into how they are [...]

In 2019, there will be five eclipses, six meteor showers, three supermoons, Mercury passing across the Sun, and many other great observable astronomical events. Here are the top 15 astronomy events of 2019 to look out for across the planet: 1. Quadrantids meteor shower - January 3 One of the best meteor showers of the year [...]

Below are 21 recommended astronomy books for anyone with a keen in interest in either learning how to spot objects in the sky, or in learning about space and the universe in general. These books are categorized as best beginners astronomy and stargazing books, best astronomy books for kids, and the best books in 2018 on [...]

One of the biggest areas of confusion and debate around the planets of our solar system is whether or not Pluto is a planet. Read below for the definitive and up-to-date answer in 2019. 1. Is Pluto a planet? So let's get straight to it - no, Pluto is not a planet. It used to be [...]

Make your home look stellar with these six awesome space posters available for you to buy. Astronomy posters and space art like this make fantastic additions to bedrooms, studies, and living rooms for space-lovers. They make great gifts for Christmas and birthdays. Check out the five selected space-themed posters below, and see also links to look for [...]

Prepare to have your mind blown! 71 facts about space, the planets of our solar system and the universe.   Mercury 1. One year on Mercury lasts 88 Earth days 2. NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft crashed into Mercury on 30 April 2015 making a crater approximately 16 meters wide on the planet’s surface 3. Mercury is the [...]

The largest planet in the solar system and the third brightest object when viewed from Earth, Jupiter is as easy to spot as the Moon and Venus in the night sky. Known for its Great Red Spot and distinct coloured stripes, this planet is a mass of swirling gas. Below we go through some interesting [...]

A cold and windy planet, Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun in our Solar System. Below we cover what Uranus is like, how far is it from Earth, if it could be habitable by humans, and loads other Uranus facts.   The discovery of Uranus and how it got its name Sir William Herschel [...]

Mercury is the smallest planet in Earth’s Solar System and the closest to the sun. But what is it like there and how does it compare to the other planets? Below are all the facts about Mercury that you could possibly want in 2019.   Where is Mercury in the Solar System? Mercury is the closest [...]