One of the first questions beginner astronomers ask is: “How much magnification does this telescope give?” I know, because I’ve done it myself! After all, when you look at the Moon, planets, or distant star clusters, you want them to appear larger and more detailed. But the truth is that magnification doesn’t come from the […]
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After decades of distant lunar surveys and brief visits, humanity is preparing for a meaningful return to the Moon. NASA’s Artemis lunar observation programme — powered by the Orion spacecraft — goes far beyond simply landing astronauts. It’s about changing how we study, observe, and understand the Moon. For scientists, educators, and amateur astronomers alike,
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Few experiences compare to stepping outside on a clear night and seeing the Milky Way arch across the sky—a reminder that we are part of something vast and ancient. Yet for most people today, sadly, that view has quietly vanished. The skies above our towns and cities glow, and even remote countryside now shimmers under
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Getting started in astronomy photography means diving into the fascinating world of celestial bodies and their movements. It’s about understanding what’s going on above us and learning what you can capture with a camera. There’s a lot up there that can make any image awe-inspiring when done right. You’ll want to become familiar with the
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If you’re choosing your first telescope, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is choosing between refractors and reflectors. Both types are popular, beginner-friendly, and capable of stunning night-sky views — but they work very differently and suit different observing goals. In this guide, we’ll break down the real differences, explain the pros and cons
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The solar system consists of our local star, the Sun, and everything that is bound to it by gravity. This includes 8 planets; at least 5 dwarf planets such as Pluto; dozens of moons; and millions of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Our planetary system is named the solar system because the name of our star,
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The Sun is the name given to the star at the centre of our solar system. It is by far the largest object, comprising 99.8% of the mass of the entire solar system (from all the planets and moons, to the smallest debris.) The Sun’s gravity keeps everything in the solar system, from the biggest
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The Moon plays an important part in life on Earth. It causes tides, the pattern of which has guided humans for thousands of years. It also plays a part in giving our planet a relatively moderate climate, by stabilizing a slight wobble the Earth has when it spins on its axis. The Moon is our
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The Earth, our home planet, is the third planet from the Sun and is the only planet known to harbour life. It is the largest of the four rocky planets closest to the Sun, but only the fifth largest in the solar system. Around 70% of the Earth is covered in water. This is mostly
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is humanity’s most powerful eye on the universe — NASA’s long-awaited successor to the legendary Hubble Space Telescope. Since its flawless launch on December 25, 2021, JWST has been reshaping our understanding of the cosmos. It’s revealing new-born stars, distant galaxies formed just after the Big Bang, and the
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