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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...

How to stargaze like a pro!

How to stargaze like a pro!

So, the sun has gone down and the stars are shining in all their glory - but how do you stargaze properly to ensure you see everything you want to see? Good question! We’ve listed some ideas below for you to get set up for your perfect stargazing evening. Check the calendar. Stargazing depe...

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...

Which stars are the brightest?

Which stars are the brightest?

25th February 2021

When looking up at the clear night sky, some stars always seem to stand out much more than others. But why is this? Here are the top five brightest stars visible to the human eye from Earth, and the reasons behind their striking glow: Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris) Meaning ‘scorching’ or ‘glowing...

Which stargazing app should I use to find my star?

Which stargazing app should I use to find my star?

25th February 2021

Great – so you’ve made the step to register a star. Whether this is in the name of a loved one, someone special in your life, or just to carve out your own little space of the night sky, it’s up there. But with around 100 thousand million (yes, you read that right) stars in our galaxy alone, what...

The science behind star signs

The science behind star signs

25th February 2021

Want to know more about how your star sign is determined? Find out what they mean? Then you’ve come to the right place! The 12 star signs were named after constellations which determine the path that the sun travels over the course of a year, then matched up with dates accordingly. You can read ou...

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