The Polish astronomer who revolutionised our understanding of the Earth’s place in the Solar System.
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Protons strongly influence the behaviour of neutron stars
It is thought that in the densest stars in the universe, neutron stars, are more strongly controlled by a small fraction of protons
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Astronomers watch partial solar eclipse across Europe and Asia
The event of 11 August 2018, was viewed by dedicated eclipse observers and others from the northern part of the Earth
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Heroes of Space: Tycho Brahe
Read on to learn more about the peculiar life of the last great naked eye astronomer
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NIGHT SKY: Don’t miss the Perseid meteor shower!
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on 12-13 August 2018 and will also have no moonlight to impede viewing
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Why can’t we continually see Venus?
It’s our next door neighbour, so why can’t we see it every night?
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Plate tectonics are not essential to a planets habitability
Heat-producing elements are thought to be a better indication of a planet’s ability to sustain life
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Watch LIVE: See the ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse tonight!
Courtesy of Slooh, you can watch the spectacle from anywhere in the world, whatever the conditions
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Why do images of deep space objects look so colourful?
What causes the vivid colours in deep space photography?
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Heroes of Space: Edwin Hubble
How one of the world’s greatest astronomers shaped our understanding of the universe
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Planck releases final “legacy” data release
ESA’s Planck satellite has been studying the cosmic microwave background for over five years
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Why do some people observe the aurora from an aeroplane?
The difference between watching the natural polar lights on the ground compared to from the sky
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What is absolute and apparent magnitude?
How do we measure the brightness of objects in the night sky?
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Astronomers capture a vibrant array of celestial colours
During a test of the HAWK-I camera, the Very Large Telescope captured this amazing image of a young generation of stars blossoming with colour
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What do the letters of stellar classification stand for?
O, B, A, F and so on… What do they all mean?
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Heroes of Space: Henrietta Swan Leavitt
On this day in 1868 an unsung astronomer, who helped to discover our place in the universe, was born
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Did Galileo invent the telescope?
Did this pioneering astronomer invent and use a telescope for the first time?
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Heroes of Space: Charles Messier
The pioneer of the sky created the catalogue of deep sky objects.
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SPA revives its Sound of Astronomy ‘podcast’ after 50 years
A 50-year old ‘podcast’ has now returned to the airwaves with an updated twist and exciting new content
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Heroes of Space: Clyde Tombaugh
The amateur astronomer who discovered Pluto and visited the dwarf planet after his death