If you are into radio astronomy or maybe are just starting to learn about it, you most likely have come across the words “radio telescope”. But you might wonder, what is it? What does a radio telescope do and how does it work? Just like how a TV picks up signals to supply the daily …
Unlike the common misconception, radio waves are not something that we can hear. They are a form of radiation that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, along with the visible light that we see with our eyes, microwaves, ultraviolet light, infrared light, X-rays, and gamma rays. Out of all the waves in …
Named after the Roman God of the Sea, the ice giant Neptune is the eighth and most distant planet in our solar system and is famously characterized by its bluish hue. Not only is Neptune more than 30 times as far from the Sun as Earth, but it is also the only planet in our solar …
When you think of star and planet gazing technology, the first item that springs to mind is most likely a telescope. But, before you begin working with such a complex (and expensive) object, you should first try out a planisphere.Planispheres are simple devices that can show you incredibly complex things. The night sky is full …
When it comes to telescopes, we all know that they can be costly purchases. There is a range of telescopes on the market, and knowing which one to buy can be tricky, especially if you are a beginner wanting to see more of the night sky. The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a popular choice for beginners …
Whether you’re a curious child or an adult who still longs to be an astronaut, you might look to the vast expanses of space and wonder: just how many stars are up there? Millions? Billions? Trillions? Well, while it’s impossible to know for sure an exact figure, we can tell you the number of stars …
I still remember the first I pointed a telescope at the sky and saw Saturn and its rings. It was a beautiful image – Umberto Guidoni Known as Phainon (the sky god of Kronion) by the ancient Greeks, Saturn was first studied by Babylonian astronomers nearly three millennia ago.One of only five planets visible from Earth …
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Uranus is the 7th planet from the sun and is one of only 2 ice giants in our entire solar system (the other is Neptune.) This means that Uranus is subjected to some very extreme weather conditions, including sub-zero temperatures and bone-chilling gale-force winds. If you’ve ever seen a picture of Uranus, you’ll be familiar …
Mars, our tiny red neighbor. It can be one of the most fascinating yet one of the most difficult planets to find, despite how close we might be to it. Space is very large and there are many, many contributing factors to its visibility that fluctuate depending on what time of year it is and …
If you have an interest in astronomy, then you might have found yourself wondering how many craters are actually on the moon. The answer is probably more than you thought. The number of craters that are on the moon can seem like it is endless when you are looking at them through a telescope, but …
