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Five stargazing benefits ideal for self-care

Self-care is important for keeping your mental-health and well-being in good shape. Stargazing is a great form of self-care, and has a huge number of benefits. Here are five reasons why: Stress relief “The night sky is therapy” - Astronomy educator Gary Boyle. A study conducted by Cove...

Which Name A Star gift package should I buy?

With such a great range of products on offer, it’s only natural that you might be a little unsure as to which one would be best for you. Here’s a brief explanation of each package we offer with the details of what is included to give you a hand choosing the perfect one. Standard Star Curr...

Best places to stargaze in the South West of England?

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?

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...

Where to stargaze in Ireland!

“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” - Vincent Van Gogh In part 3 of our series on where to head for your next stargazing adventure, and we’re off over the water to the green island of Ireland. So where to? Lough Gur, Limerick - Nestle...

Superstar punchlines…

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!

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...

Best places to stargaze in Wales

Last time, we took you on a trip to the glorious countryside of Scotland and their best places to stargaze (all of which you can find right here). This time, we’re taking you on a virtual trek down to the scenic country of Wales, and their incredible stargazing spots. The best places to wrap...

Why should I name a star?

Naming a star can be an incredible gesture in many ways, it creates a lasting mark in the night sky which you can see whenever you need to. So what are the reasons people choose to name a star? Here’s just a few: Birthdays 🎁 - What better way to say ‘I’m so glad you were born’ then naming a sta...

When is the best time of year to stargaze?

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

_ “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...

10 things you never knew about space

Want to up your space knowledge? Get more clued up on astronomy? Then look no further, we’ve got all the things you didn't know you needed to know right here… The sun is seriously huge - in fact, a million duplicates of our planet Earth would fit comfortably inside it… Space junk is...