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 … Read more
The origins of the universe have long been a hot topic of conversation among our greatest minds, and the big bang is a firm favorite for reconstructing our planet’s timeline. Still, surprisingly few of us understand what the big bang was and, more importantly, when cosmologists think it happened. Understanding the big bang Before … Read more
In grand science-fiction fantasies, we imagine a universe dotted with planets that are perfectly capable of supporting human life. We have a vast assortment of planets from which to choose, and humans hop and skip from one hospitable globe to another, depending on their preferences. This will be a reality some day. Right? Well…maybe. In … Read more
Space is a vast and scary place that’s almost too big for our brains to comprehend. While we like to think of it as a mysterious and exciting thing, the reality is that space is pretty scary. Here are ten space facts that will blow your mind and creep you out: 1. Skin peels … Read more
At some point in the future, human beings will likely need to find another planet to live on in order to continue as a species. This means either creating a planet that’s habitable or finding and migrating to one that’s already out there. But how many habitable planets are there out in space? Like most … Read more
Heard of the James Webb Space Telescope and want to know more? Read below for everything you need to know about the JWST. What is the James Webb Space Telescope? The James Webb Space Telescope (also known as “JWST” or “WEBB”) is a large telescope that is planned to be launched into space in … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more