The eight planets of the solar system each one has a very different history and story to tell. Mercury Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and orbits in approximately 88 Earth days. Its diameter is 4,880km (3,030 miles). Mercury is stuck in a 3 to 2 rotation period, meaning that relative to the…
The Missions to the Moon have a varied history. Some were great achievements whilst others were tragedies that cost astronauts lost their lives. Through all this NASA made small steps that would eventually lead to Man walking on the Moon. President John F. Kennedy. In May 1961 President John F. Kennedy committed the United States…
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Launching the Lunar Endeavors: The Race to the Moon In the early 1960’s both the Soviet Union and the American’s had little success with missions to the Moon. Both had many failures, some during launch of missions or losing contact with the the space probe altogether. By this time the American Space Program had a…
Understanding the moon phases isn’t just for astronomers; it’s incredibly valuable for any curious mind. The Moon travels through a cycle of phases every month, and these phases are one of the most familiar sights in the night sky. Each phase of the moon is distinct and can be categorized as one of eight key…
I remember the first time I peered through a telescope, marveling at the distant specks of light scattered across the night sky. Among those are the rocky remnants from the dawn of our solar system, collectively known as the asteroid belt. This vast expanse lies between Mars and Jupiter, home to millions of asteroids orbiting…
The outer reaches of our solar system are an utterly fascinating place. The region beyond Neptune is an area stretching far beyond the orbit of Neptune and have some of the most enigmatic and least understood objects in our Solar System. Here, the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud hint at the primordial matter that…
After Sputnik the Soviet Union turned its attention to the Moon in 1958. The United States then followed. There is a story behind all these early space craft of the late 1950’s. These early probes that led the way to what would be Man’s outstanding achievement in Apollo 11 and later missions to the Moon….
Going out stargazing is very much like a holiday. You plan your trip, where you are going and how to get there and back. You also plan what you want to do when you get there. With slight exceptions this is what planning a night out under the stars is. But before we go out…
