Sirius Star Facts
Sirius is the brightest star that can be seen with a visual magnitude -1.46. It is also known as the dog star and even sometimes called the alpha canis majoris. … Read more
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Cancer Constellation: Facts, History and Mythology
Cancer is a constellation which is part of the zodiac and is visible in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The name Cancer comes for the Latin for “the crab”, … Read more
Betelgeuse Star Facts
Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star located 640.5 light years from Earth, in the constellation Orion. The star is located in the upper-left corner of Orion the Hunter, forming his … Read more
Cool and Interesting Astronomy Facts
How do you condense the cosmos into knowable facts? This guide on cool and interesting astronomy facts comes pretty close! Discover mind-blowing and fascinating titbits on our Solar System, Milky … Read more
What Planets are Visible Tonight?
The planets of our Solar System are one of the constant features in the night skies. Always in motion, they are fascinating to observe as they cross the heavens. Most … Read more
2019 Solar Eclipse Guide
A Solar eclipse is a spectacular natural phenomenon which connects everybody to the awe of astronomy – during the day too! They occur when the Moon’s disk obscures the Sun … Read more
Guide to Solar Eclipses
Solar eclipses stand out as visual treasures; a natural phenomenon to behold. The good news is that there are three solar eclipses visible in 2019. This guide is the perfect … Read more
Gemini Constellation Facts, Mythology & History
Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy had listed Gemini as one of his 48 constellations. Gemini comes from the Latin word for “twins”, which the … Read more
What Makes up the Interstellar Medium?
The universe is so vast that even the spaces between Earth and the nearest celestial objects to us is on such a grand scale compared to what we understand on … Read more
Astronomy Gifts for Kids & Adults
Whether you are looking for astronomy Christmas gifts, or gifts for astronomy lovers for another reason, you want a gift that will be both educational and fun. For children, you … Read more
Taurus Constellation: History, Mythology & Facts
Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The name Taurus comes from the Latin word for ‘the bull’, which is the animal the constellation has always depicted. It … Read more
Red Flashlights for Astronomy: Guide & Reviews
Amateur astronomy is a hobby that offers peace, beauty and knowledge in the great outdoors (even that great outdoors is nothing more than your backyard.) This exciting pastime is freely … Read more