Tag: Stars

The perfect gift for astronomy fans

The perfect gift for astronomy fans

Is a special someone in your life a lover of stars, planets, and all things universe? Then, when an important occasion rolls around, gifting them an astronomy-inspired present can make all the difference – and show them you truly care. But with so many options out there, how can you be sure that...

Star of the Month

Star of the Month

22nd March 2021

As a way of recognising heroes who are sadly no longer with us, we’re naming Captain Sir Tom Moore as our ‘Star of the Month’ for March. The 100-year-old raised a staggering £33m for NHS charities over the course of his final year of life, inspiring the nation and lifting spirits in times of dark...

Top five star-themed room decorations

Top five star-themed room decorations

22nd March 2021

For those of us who are completely star-crazed, it sometimes seems like we just can’t get enough of surrounding ourselves with space-themed decor. If you’re one of these people, you’re in luck! Here are our top-five suggestions to make any room sparkle and shine like you’re sleeping in the centre of...

How to write a heartfelt and impactful condolences card

How to write a heartfelt and impactful condolences card

17th March 2021

There comes a time in everyone’s life where you’re met with the difficult task of writing a sympathy card after someone close to you passes away. While it can be very hard to put exactly how you feel into words, there are a number of ways to make sure that your message truly touches hearts. Plan o...

Lockdown-friendly date ideas

Lockdown-friendly date ideas

17th March 2021

While it sometimes may seem like that magical 21st June date is ages away, in reality, we’ve only a few short months before things should start returning back to normal. However, it’s important that in the meantime we make the most of things - especially when spending time with the ones we love. Her...

The legend of shooting stars

The legend of shooting stars

“They are shooting stars - a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, a fleeting glimpse of eternity. And in a flash, they’re gone” - Nicholas Sparks We’ll start with the science bit - what ARE shooting stars? They’re tiny bits of dust and rock called meteoroids that burn up as they fall i...

The Moon, the Myth, the Maverick

The Moon, the Myth, the Maverick

You’ve no doubt heard some of the many myths about our moon over the years and we’re here to bust some of them for you - spoiler alert: It’s not made of cheese, sorry! The moon isn’t to blame for bad behaviour - Full moons have for a long time been blamed for odd or even criminal behavio...

Where to stargaze in Yorkshire

Where to stargaze in Yorkshire

As part of our stargazing blog series, we’re taking you on a trip around the UK to the very best stargazing sites in the country. The next step of our journey takes us to the sunny hills of Yorkshire - but where to go? Yorkshire Dales With acres and acres to explore, you can’t go wrong wit...

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...

Where to stargaze in the North West

Where to stargaze in the North West

We’ve taken you on a journey of stargazing around the UK in our recent blogs and now it’s time to pay a visit to the North West of England. The North West is home to a variety of woodland areas, beaches and mountains All of which provide the perfect place to go looking for the Milky way, the N...

A poem to leave you starstruck!

A poem to leave you starstruck!

My Little Star by Annette Wynne: My little star lives very high; I almost lose it in the sky, Because there are so many others, Sisters, cousins, aunts and brothers; All beside it looking down In the windows of our town; But my star is mine alone, I shall keep it for my own, Keep...

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