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At Casual Astronomy, we’re more than just observers of the night sky; we’re a community of dreamers, explorers, and storytellers who find wonder in the universe above us.
Whether you’re just starting your stargazing journey or already navigating constellations with a telescope, our mission is to make astronomy approachable, inspiring, and endlessly exciting for everyone under the same sky.
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What Mars Could Look Like in 100 Years After We Colonise It
Read More: What Mars Could Look Like in 100 Years After We Colonise ItFrom underground cities to flying transport and giant greenhouses, discover what a colonised Mars could realistically look like in 100 years.
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Blessed Sunday Week 41 – We Are Looking Into the Past
Read More: Blessed Sunday Week 41 – We Are Looking Into the PastEvery time we look towards distant stars and galaxies, we are witnessing an ancient story written in light.
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What Is Gravitational Lensing?
Read More: What Is Gravitational Lensing?Gravitational lensing turns massive cosmic objects into natural magnifying glasses, helping astronomers investigate distant galaxies, dark matter, and exoplanets.
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Supermassive Black Hole Jets May Help “Kill” Their Host Galaxies
Read More: Supermassive Black Hole Jets May Help “Kill” Their Host GalaxiesNew research reveals how powerful plasma jets from supermassive black holes can disrupt surrounding gas and influence the fate of entire galaxies.
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Post-Processing and Workflow for Astrophotography
Read More: Post-Processing and Workflow for AstrophotographyDiscover how astrophotographers transform raw exposures into detailed images through calibration, stacking, processing and careful refinement.
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How AI Helps Astronomers Explore the Universe
Read More: How AI Helps Astronomers Explore the UniverseArtificial intelligence helps astronomers analyse enormous datasets, identify celestial objects and discover interesting patterns hidden within observations.
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Rocket Lab: From Small Rockets to an End-to-End Space Company
Read More: Rocket Lab: From Small Rockets to an End-to-End Space CompanyMeet Rocket Lab, from its Electron small-launch rocket to Neutron, spacecraft systems and its expanding role in the global commercial space economy.
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What Is the Event Horizon Telescope?
Read More: What Is the Event Horizon Telescope?Learn how the Event Horizon Telescope turns Earth into a virtual telescope to study M87*, Sagittarius A* and the environments around black holes.
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Blessed Sunday Week 40: Looking Up Changes Perspective
Read More: Blessed Sunday Week 40: Looking Up Changes PerspectiveLook towards the stars this Sunday and take a moment to appreciate our extraordinary place within the universe.
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What Would Happen If Earth Stopped Spinning?
Read More: What Would Happen If Earth Stopped Spinning?If Earth suddenly stopped rotating, the consequences would be extraordinary. Discover what would happen to the atmosphere, oceans, daylight cycle and planet itself.