How is an astronaut’s health affected by space?
As it stands around 550 people have ventured out into what is considered ‘space’ and reached Earth’s orbit. Over the past 50 years since humans first managed to venture out this far, research has b…
Four female astronauts who changed spaceflight forever
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, wh…
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!
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.
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!
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?
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.
A poem to leave you starstruck!
My Little Star by Annette Wynne:
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?
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 billi…
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…
Memorable moments in Space
From the moment we entered the ‘space age’ back in the 1950’s, the adventures of space travel have been nothing less than incredible! The opportunity to be able to see our planet from a clearly new…