A Monster on Mars
August 1, 2018
Although the Mars opposition and closest approach were in late July, the planet still looks spectacular and will remain brighter than Jupiter for all of August. To the eye, a brilliant orange...Read More
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What’s happening with Mars?
July 10, 2018
This month, Mars will come the closest to Earth it will be for the next 17 years, making it bigger and brighter than usual. Both Earth and Mars follow elliptical (oval-shaped) orbits around the...Read More
Explaining the (Almost) Unexplainable
June 29, 2018
Stardome educator, David Britten, breaks down how science educators can help explain the (almost!) unexplainable. The subject of black holes has a fascination that attracts children and adults...Read More
Planets on a Platter and a Side Salad of Stars
April 12, 2018
For millennia, humankind have looked to the night skies and simply wondered. In a way, the familiar and seemingly unchanging patterns in the night sky connect peoples from all around the globe....Read More
Is Time Running out for Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?
March 6, 2018
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is one of the most well-known features of the gas giant. At almost one and a half times the size of Earth, the storm has been known to exist since at least the 17th...Read More
A Mission for the Public, By the Public
February 2, 2018
As you are reading this, there is currently a small spacecraft out in space called Juno. Juno is orbiting the largest planet in our Solar System, Jupiter. A fitting name, considering Juno is...Read More
A Super Special Sighting
January 10, 2018
There has been considerable coverage on all things lunar-related recently, and this Moon-Madness isn’t quite finished yet. On 31 January, we will be treated to a rare celestial event...Read More
Even the Best
December 22, 2017
I’ve watched, admired, enjoyed and been greatly educated by the numerous natural history productions with David Attenborough over more decades than I’d like to admit. They’ve taken me to...Read More
Top 10 Astronomical Events of 2017
December 20, 2017
It's never easy selecting the year's top 10 events in the world of astronomy but we've done our best! Read on for a selection of some of our favourite events of 2017. 1. Cassini Ended a...Read More
Sparkling lights in the sky herald the Christmas season
November 29, 2017
If the cold is a deterrent to spending time under the night sky, see if you can use the coming summer months to give it a go. From 7th to 14th December should be a great introduction with the...Read More