1. What is light pollution and what are its causes? Just over a hundred years ago, people in towns and cities could look up at the night skies and clearly observe the wonder of stars on a clear night. Now, millions of children across the world have never had the chance to see the wonders of [...]

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 [...]

If you are after Venus facts and information, then you're in the right place! Venus is the second closely located planet from the Sun – situated between Mercury and Earth. And it's the second biggest terrestrial planet, after Earth. The first records of the planet go back to 17th century BC, recorded by Babylonian astronomers. Due [...]

In the past 50 years, mankind has attempted to send rovers to Mars on seven separate occasions. Of these Mars rovers, just two are still active and operational in 2018. Read on to learn more about the different Mars rover missions, which have been successful and which failed, and what they have discovered.   Mars Rovers [...]

Big blue planet Neptune is the 4th largest planet in our Solar System, but some lesser known Neptune facts are that it has rings and that it has a moon with the potential to harbor life. Read on to learn more about Neptune, its little-know rings and it’s intriguing moon, Triton. Neptune: Ice Giant Like [...]

Saturn, with its spectacular rings, is one of the most easily-recognizable objects in our Solar System but how much do we know about it? Below we cover all the facts you need to know about the planet Saturn and pick out some mind-blowing images. Plus, take the quiz at the end to see how much you [...]

Right now as far we know, our Solar System has eight planets. However recent developments from NASA have indicated that there may be a hidden ‘Planet 9’ out there that hasn’t been discovered yet. How can a planet be hiding out there right under our noses and what is it like? Below, we look into all [...]

We are in an era of renewed interest in Mars. The ambitions of NASA and Elon Musk to put humans on the planet for the first time have generated a great deal of interest in the planet which has interested us for centuries. This article aims to give you all the facts you need to [...]

A history of famous astronomers is really a history of the development of human civilization. About 200,000 years ago, the first of our species evolved but it is only in the past few thousand years that we have been able to record history and make huge technological leaps. The first astronomers were the first people to [...]

Astronomy, stargazing - whatever you want to call it, it is a fantastic and rewarding activity which once you started, will probably be with you for life. This guide to astronomy for beginners provides an overview of the basics to help you get going. We will cover: Why you should take up stargazing as a hobby What [...]