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Astronomy
If you put all of the stars in the night sky together, how bright would Earth’s sky be?
What would happen if a wave of a magic wand put all the stars together in the night sky?
Astronomy
When was Polaris first discovered as the North Star?
Has Polaris always been known as the North Star?
Astronomy
Why do some planets appear to move backwards through the sky?
You might not be aware, but planets can gradually change direction in the sky. We find out why
Astronomy
Perseid meteor shower 2019: when, where and how to see it
Spectators can expect to see between 10-15 Perseids per hour or maybe slightly more at the peak
Astronomy
Why can’t I see red dwarf stars with the naked eye?
The nearest star to our Sun is a red dwarf but why is it a struggle to see it?
Solar System
Which comet takes the longest to orbit the Sun?
What is the longest-period comet we know about?
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Gerard Kuiper
This determined astronomer changed our understanding of the Solar System
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Get ready for Monday’s total lunar eclipse!
On 21 January skywatchers across many parts of the world will be able to see a total eclipse of the Moon
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Charles Messier
The pioneer of the sky created the catalogue of deep sky objects.
Deep Space
What’s the heaviest star cluster?
We find out who’s the heftiest stellar family of them all
Heroes of Space: Isaac Newton
The life and work of one of the world’s greatest scientific minds
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Astronomy
What would astronomy be like on Mars?
We find out what you’d be able to see if you were a Martian stargazer
Deep Space
How much hydrogen does a star have?
We find out what that magic amount is to keep a star alive
Astronomy
Can I see the Magellanic Clouds from the Northern Hemisphere?
Is it possible to catch the Southern Hemisphere’s Magellanic Clouds at the furthest northern latitude?
Astronomy
How much of the universe does the Milky Way block us seeing?
Does the Milky Way block our view of stars in the night sky?
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Nicolaus Copernicus
The Polish astronomer who revolutionised our understanding of the Earth’s place in the Solar System.
Astronomy
What is absolute and apparent magnitude?
How do we measure the brightness of objects in the night sky?