19 Jun
Planets fun facts
1 Feb
11 Terrific Facts About Telescopes
Where on Earth would we be without telescopes? These marvellous eyepieces have helped us gain an incredible understanding of the universe around us and have supported extraordinary scientific discoveries, worked as sailor’s tools, and fuelled childhood dreams of the stars. But how much do you know about the mighty telescope, where it came from, what …
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 …
12 Sep
12 Amazing Facts About Galileo
Galileo is the man who changed science forever, but how much do the likes of you and I actually know about the great man? Let’s take a look at some seriously fun facts about Galileo so you can wow everyone we meet from now on. Are you ready to be amazed? 1. Will you do …
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 …
8 Dec
13 Enigmatic Facts About The Equator
The equator is an imaginary line that we use to help measure the planet. There’s latitudinal lines, longitudinal lines – and in general, things tend to really hot up the closer you get to the equator! Imaginary or not, there’s a lot to learn about this line – so 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 …
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
21 Fun Facts About The International Space Station
Floating 240 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a technological marvel – the greatest undertaking in human history – a project that only succeeded because of the cooperative efforts of over a dozen nations. Here are 21 fun facts about the International Space Station: 1. The ISS launched in the late 90s. The …
9 Apr
17 Excellent Facts About Planet Earth
People are right to be fascinated by the Earth – it’s our home and makes human existence possible! This is why scientists dedicate so much time and energy on exposing the wonders of Earth. Here’s a handful of fun facts about Earth that’ve been discovered… 1. Earth knows its place. Earth is the third planet …
23 Mar
16 Powerful Facts About Pluto
Pluto is one of the most famous objects in our solar system. It attracted a lot of attention after it lost its planet status in the mid-2000s. Since then, numerous discoveries have been made about Pluto, providing answers to questions that people hadn’t yet asked. Here are some fun facts about Pluto for you to …
18 Mar
15 Spectacular Facts About Space
People are fascinated by space and for good reason. It’s a vast expanse filled with such inscrutable mysteries that people cannot help but study it. Among the numerous discoveries that have been made so far, these are some of the most interesting facts about space… Fascinating Space Facts 1. You can only hear your thoughts …
8 Feb