Tag: Science

Four female astronauts who changed spaceflight forever

Four female astronauts who changed spaceflight forever

29th March 2021

Since humans first left our planet 60 years ago, incredible ground has been made in terms of scientific discovery, changing the way we understand and look at space. However, in this time period, while around 550 people have flown into space, only 60 have been female astronauts. This post is dedic...

Top four most famous astronomers

Top four most famous astronomers

28th March 2021

While learning about space, the stars and everything else that sits up above us has been a long and gradual process. A few famous names in particular stand out that made everything possible. Here are our top five most famous astronomers who made it their life mission to discover the secrets of the s...

Superstar quiz time!

Superstar quiz time!

This quiz is great whether you’re a teacher looking to test your students or you’re simply looking for a new quiz to test your own astronomy knowledge! Answers at the bottom so no peeking! Good luck and be sure to let us know your scores. If you’re stuck, many of the answers are in our blogs...

A history of astronomy

A history of astronomy

Astronomy and the activity of stargazing has been around for many years. Fancy joining us on a stroll down memory lane as we look at the history books on how it all began? Stars have always been useful. Despite not knowing what they were, early astronomers grouped the stars into constellations...

7 mind-blowing facts about outer space

7 mind-blowing facts about outer space

Our night sky will eventually turn completely black Yep, that’s right: one day, our night sky will just be a completely dark, black canvas. But don’t worry, it won’t happen for at least a few billion years. Once our galaxy, the Milky Way, merges with neighbouring Andromeda Galaxy, we’ll slowly st...

Top 5 stargazing events to look out for in 2021

Top 5 stargazing events to look out for in 2021

15th February 2021

Another year brings another full calendar of spectacular stargazing events, with many visible to the naked eye right from your back garden! Here’s just a few things to look forward to seeing light up the skies in 2021: Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon – all at once! (March 9th) One of the...

Best places to stargaze in the South West of England?

Best places to stargaze in the South West of England?

31st January 2021

Following our previous guides on where to stargaze in Ireland, Scotland and Wales , we thought it’s time to take a visit to the South West of England. The region boasts golden beaches, rugged landscapes and spectacular coastlines to visit by day, and jaw-dropping skylines by night. Here are...

The future of stargazing: What will we miss?

The future of stargazing: What will we miss?

31st January 2021

It’s often quite hard to believe that human life, as we know it, will be only a tiny period of time in the grand scheme of things. So much so, that no-one will be around to witness some of the most extraordinary future events to take place in the sky above. Here’s just a few that’ll happen long af...

Superstar punchlines…

Superstar punchlines…

29th January 2021

Sometimes, we all need a little cheering and what could be better than some astronomy jokes?* *We take no responsibility for how bad these jokes are :) What did Mars say to Saturn? Give me a ring sometime! How do you organise a space party? You planet! What does a star win in a competi...

Let’s talk constellations!

Let’s talk constellations!

29th January 2021

You may have heard us mentioning constellations every so often, but what exactly is it and what do you need to look out for? A constellation is a recognised pattern of stars in the sky and the word is from the Latin constellacio, which means ‘a set of stars’. Fun fact for you, stars within on...

When is the best time of year to stargaze?

When is the best time of year to stargaze?

27th January 2021

There’s something truly magical about being away from the city noise and lights, and escaping to one of the UK’s incredible Dark Sky Parks for a spot of stargazing. Firstly, what’s a dark sky park? If you want to see the stars in all their magnificent glory, then a Dark Sky Park is the best pl...

Best places to go stargazing in Scotland

Best places to go stargazing in Scotland

27th January 2021

_ “The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night.”_ ― Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance Nowadays, unless you are fortunate enough to live far away from any busy roads, towns and cities, it can be difficult to realise just how many stars...

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