What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Clouds?
We do not actually know too much about what is underneath Jupiter’s clouds. This is despite it being the largest planet in the solar system. We do not even know if there is a solid surface at all on the planet. The clouds surrounding Jupiter are seen to be around 30 miles, or 50 km, […]
Why Is The Moon Orange?
The moon has been obsessed over by poets and scientists alike for centuries. When you see a harvest moon hanging low in the sky, burning with an intense orange glow, you understand why this nearby celestial body is so unanimously beloved. There seems to be an element of magic at play when this big white […]
Why Won’t Pluto Collide With Neptune?
When it comes to our celestial neighborhood, the two outer planets that everyone will likely be aware of are Neptune and Pluto. Circling the furthest reaches of the outer solar system, these two lonely planets are worlds apart from each other. In this article, we consider why won’t Pluto collide with Neptune. Okay, technically, only […]
Do We Always See The Same Side Of The Moon?
The moon has always fascinated me. It’s always made me feel so connected to those who are close in heart but not in distance. It seems so familiar every time I see it. This may lead to us wondering if we always see the same side of the Moon. Each night, we can walk outside […]
What Do Stars Look Like Up Close?
Nothing in the world will make you seem so minuscule and insignificant as our wonderful galaxy. Our galaxy contains at least 100 billion stars. You may wonder what do stars look like up close. While on Earth, we may feel like the center of the universe, the truth is that our planet is smaller than […]
Which Celestial Body Was Named By An 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl?
When we think of the people in charge of nomenclature (which you just can’t stop us doing), we tend to picture stuffy old men with moon-silver hair and spectacles so thick as to be basically bulletproof, and, to be fair, this is mostly the case… but not always. So you might be interested to know […]
What Does It Mean When You See A Shooting Star?
You see it all the time in movies, the girl and the guy standing in some ridiculously beautiful setting, and as they embrace, they look up and see a shooting star. It’s one of those incredibly romantic notions, right? And it’s definitely a spectacular sight to see. Everyone wants to see a shooting star at […]
How Many Light Years Away Is Jupiter?
Neighbor but one to our very own Blue Planet, Jupiter doesn’t seem all too far away. Well… at least comparatively speaking. After all, humans are figuring out the finer points of a manned mission to Mars right now. Could a trip to Jupiter also be on the cards? Unfortunately, a manned mission to the surface […]
How To Use A Telescope
Telescopes have been used for centuries now, albeit they have gone through extensive advancements and adaptations over time. However, what they have always been excellent at is observing things from long distances. In this article, we detail how to use a telescope. Indeed, you’ll probably be using your telescope to view outer space and look […]
What Color Is Polaris?
The night sky is full of countless wonders, and one of the most incredible is the star we called Polaris. Also known as the North Star, this particularly bright star has been used in navigation for centuries. We know some information about Polaris, but not everything. Generations of humans have looked up in wonder at […]