12 Dec
The Solar System
28 Nov
23 Surprising Facts About Starlink
If you’ve been following technology news closely over the past decade, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard about Starlink, a revolutionary series of satellites set up to help people access high speed internet from almost anywhere on the planet. It’s the brainchild of the team behind SpaceX, owned by multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk – …
17 Oct
11 Valuable Facts About Venus
Venus is one of Earth’s neighbours in our relatively small solar system – but that doesn’t mean it’s close by! This hot planet isn’t likely to welcome human visitors just yet, but we can at least learn more about it from afar. If you’re a big fan of astronomy and want to know more about …
21 Mar
11 Baffling Facts About Black Holes
What exactly happens in a black hole? Who knows what lies on the other side? Despite being otherworldly phenomena that we’ve known about for over 240 years, there’s still a lot we don’t know about these strange plots in space… and studies are most certainly ongoing. Therefore, the facts we do know about black holes …
20 Dec
12 Captivating Facts About Comets
Comets have fascinated humankind for centuries. While some people worshipped them, others feared them. But that was back when they held so much mystery. Today, astronomical research has stripped a lot of the intrigue surrounding comets away.
12 Dec
15 Jubilant Facts About Jupiter
Jupiter’s a fascinating planet! It’s truly enormous, and it’s perhaps best known for its big red spot. However, how’s your knowledge on this stunning gas giant? Did you know that its magnetic field is almost unbeatable? How does Jupiter affect life on Earth? Get ready to be surprised – here are some fun facts about …
1 Nov
12 Interesting Facts About The Planet Mercury
How much do you know about Mercury? The first in our solar system and surprisingly toasty, this planet has fascinated mankind for centuries! While it’s the smallest planet in our little line-up, it’s also the closest to the Sun – and while bits of Earth can get pretty warm sometimes, it’s nothing compared to the …
20 Oct
16 Spectacular Facts About Saturn
Saturn is one of the most recognizable planets in our solar system. Even if you’ve never spotted it through a telescope before, chances are you’ll know it well as ‘that one with the rings’! It’s also one of the biggest celestial bodies in our galaxy, and one of the most mysterious. Want to learn more …
9 Oct
18 Mesmerizing Facts About Meteorites
Have you ever watched a meteor shower streak across the sky at night? When a meteor enters the Earth’s atmosphere it can glow even brighter than the planet Venus! Looking for some information about these otherworldly rocks? Here’s 18 fun facts about meteorites… 1. They’re all different! Meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite have different classifications according …
5 Sep
30 Heavenly Facts About The Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the first sophisticated optical observatory placed into orbit around Earth. It’s entirely above the atmosphere and receives images of much greater brightness, clarity, and detail than ground-based telescopes with comparable optics. Far above the clouds, light pollution, and atmospheric distortions, Hubble has a crystal-clear view of the universe. Scientists …
12 Aug
13 Spectacular Facts About The Stars
Whenever you look up at night sky, you’re likely to see thousands of glittering stars hanging in the dark. Stars are many light years away, meaning that we may never hope to reach them. We’ve mapped them to help understand our universe and to navigate Earth. Are you fascinated by the night sky and its …
10 Aug
14 Super Facts About The Solar System
Is our Solar System the centre of the universe, a few grains of sand on an entire beach, or simply the very limit of what we know about space? Take a look at these 13 fun facts about the Solar System to answer those questions… 1. There’s a fiery moon out there. Jupiter has a …
8 Aug
Marvellous Facts about Mars
Man hasn’t yet set foot on Mars. But we have sent dozens of probes to the planet over recent decades. We continue to study the Red Planet and explore the possibility of whether it can support life or not. In the process, we’ve made many fascinating discoveries that have multiplied our interest with Mars. Recently, …
5 Jun
17 Extraordinary Facts About NASA
NASA is the independent space agency of the USA government that was responsible for sending man to the moon. Here are 18 fun facts about NASA for you to learn: 1. What does NASA stand for, anyway? NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2. NASA wasn’t the first space agency. NASA’s predecessor was …
27 Apr