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
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Why is Venus so bright?
Find out why the hottest planet in the Solar System is so bright in our night sky.
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Review: Celestron Inspire 80AZ refractor telescope
The second largest telescope of a new range proves to be a reliable starter instrument at a budget price
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Why do galaxies spin?
What caused the rotation of galaxies, and do they all do it?
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Heroes of Space: Nicolaus Copernicus
The Polish astronomer who revolutionised our understanding of the Earth’s place in the Solar System.
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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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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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Are all the constellations made of stars in our own galaxy?
Where are the stars in various constellations located?
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Review: Vixen VMC110L Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope
Good things come in small packages, and this Maksutov-Cassegrain is a testament to that exactly
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What is the Southern Cross?
Megan Whewell from the National Space Centre answers this question for us.
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Galaxies swell up as they age
Analysis of over 800 galaxies shows that there is a relationship between a galaxy’s age and size
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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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What is the largest amateur telescope ever built?
We found out which telescope holds the world record for being the biggest
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SPONSORED: Six top reflector telescopes for beginners
Passionate about the universe? Then check out our guide to buying the best instrument for observing it
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Protoplanetary discs finally seen in unrivalled detail
Courtesy of a Very Large Telescope instrument, there has now been an influx of fantastic images unmasking the dusty discs that surround young stars
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Is it possible to see detail on Venus with my telescope?
Being our next-door neighbour, can we grab stunning views of the surface of Venus?
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April Night Sky: This month’s planets
Venus remains the star of the evening skies, while Saturn and Mars keep close company in the morning