Stars are a fundamental part to our universe, but what purpose do they serve?
Deep Space
Deep Space
Solar System
Why is Uranus colder than Neptune?
Why is the furthest planet from the Sun, Neptune, warmer than Uranus?
Solar System
Why is Mars red?
How the Red Planet got its iconic colour.
Deep Space
What’s the missing link between stars and planets?
When dealing with large planets and small stars it can sometimes be hard to differentiate the two. Thankfully, brown dwarf stars might just be the divider we need.
Astronomy
Why do galaxies spin?
What caused the rotation of galaxies, and do they all do it?
Deep Space
Apart from Andromeda, are any other galaxies moving towards us?
Is our Milky Way destined to collide with any other galaxies?
Deep Space
Where did the first particles of light come from?
The very first particles of light came from somewhere. We find out where
Deep Space
Is there sound in space?
We find out the answer to this intriguing question
Solar System
Will the Moon ever leave Earth’s orbit?
Could our biggest natural satellite ever drift away?
Astronomy
Are all the constellations made of stars in our own galaxy?
Where are the stars in various constellations located?
Solar System
Could a human survive on the surface of Mercury?
How hospitable is Mercury to life?
Solar System
What if we replaced our Sun with a red dwarf?
What would happen to us if we suddenly switched our Sun for a red dwarf?
Solar System
Why do planets have magnetic fields?
How do swirling liquids in a planet’s core help create a protective magnetosphere?
Astronomy
What is the Southern Cross?
Megan Whewell from the National Space Centre answers this question for us.
Solar System
Is it possible for Neptune and Pluto to collide given that their orbits cross?
A head-on collision, a near miss or not even possible? We find out if these two planets can actually collide
Solar System
Why doesn’t our Solar System have a hot Jupiter?
We find out why one of these exotic planets can’t be found in our Solar System
Astronomy
What is the largest amateur telescope ever built?
We found out which telescope holds the world record for being the biggest
Solar System
How big can sunspots get?
We take a look at how big these cooler regions of our star can get
Space Exploration
Are there still pieces of the Mir space station in orbit around Earth?
De-orbited in 2001, we find out if there are still pieces of the Mir space station in space
Space Exploration
Will we ever be able to send humans to Jupiter?
We find out if we can make the gas giant and its moons destinations for future manned missions