Starting Astrophotography
Astrophotography, the art of capturing images of celestial objects and phenomena, is a thrilling and often challenging hobby that offers a unique perspective on the universe. Before diving in, it’s…
Meteor Showers And Comets
Meteor showers and comets have fascinated us for centuries. Think about the wonder of looking up at the night sky and seeing streaks of light or a glowing object with…
Astronomy Societies In My Area
Astronomy societies might just be the coolest clubs you’ve never heard of. These organizations bring together people who share a fascination with the cosmos, creating a space where knowledge is…
Lunar Phases And Eclipses
The moon’s dance through its phases is a monthly ritual that fascinates us. It goes from invisible to fully illuminated and back again. But what’s really happening up there? I’ll…
What Is A Radio Telescope
Our fascination with the Universe has led us to unlock the very many ways that we can observe it. The key to further unlocking its secrets are radio telescopes. Unlike…
Finding your first Telescope
Now you have a taste of what Astronomy is all about you will start to consider whether you want to buy a telescope or a pair of binoculars. It’s at…
Where Is The Oort Cloud?
The Oort Cloud: A Spherical Shell of Mysteries Imagine a vast, spherical shell encasing our solar system’s periphery, home to icy objects and potential comets – that’s the Oort Cloud.…
Uranus and Neptune:- The Ice Giants
Cold and Eccentric: A Dive into Uranus and Neptune Uranus Uranus from Voyager 2 Moving on out our next visit is to Uranus the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus…
The Astronomer And The Astrologer.
Astrology and Astronomy have a very intertwined history. With early peoples using the Zodiac to tell stories and pass down information, for example, when to sow and when to reap.…