The History of Solar Eclipses
For many ancient civilisations, the Sun and the Moon were seen as deities, so when the sun disappeared in the daytime, it was seen as a cataclysmic event. They were considered omens for the Aztecs,…
Interplanetary Record Breakers
John Glenn became the oldest person in Space when he flew on the space shuttle Discovery’s STS-95 mission in October 1998. He was 77! He also broke another record – the longest time between trips t…
Facts about Black Holes
Fact 1: You can’t directly see a black hole.
Effects of climate change.
1. With no sea ice to lie on, Walruses gather on a beach in Alaska 2. The change from the 20s to now is very noticeable on the Pedersen Glacier.  3. The worsening of forest fires…
Facts about the Hubble Space Telescope.
- The Idea for a Space Telescope is much older than you wold think. Dating all the way back to just after World War Two in fact, when astronomer Lyman Spitzer (1914-97) suggested the advantages tha…
10 Weirdest Aliens in the Marvel Universe.
The wise cracking, gun toting, and hairiest member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Rocket is racoon is genetically that has been genetically and cybernetically engineered. he makes up half of the b…
Women in Space.
For many years, as it seems to be the case with everything, women were deemed too sensitive and unstable for space. Not to mention – ‘but what about their \cough\ monthlies \cough\?’ Yet women have…
7 of Astronomy’s Greatest Mysteries.
Space is full of weird things, however, most of them can be explained by science. Yet there are some that stump even the most accomplished astronomers.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS Society funds research, gives grants, campaigns for change, provides information and support, invests in MS specialists and lends a listening ear to those who need it.
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre are a premier provider of radiotherapy and other specialised anti-cancer treatments in Wales.
Age Cymru
Every year Age Cymru supports thousands of older people in Wales, by providing practical support to help older people survive the cold winter months, offering a free information and advice service,…
Macmillan Cancer Support through JustGiving
Star-Name-Registry is immensely proud to be supporting Christopher Hill through his Ironman challenge, supporting Chris through monetary donations, Chris has raised over £1,400!