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Why Stars Twinkle but Planets Usually Don’t
Earth’s moving atmosphere makes starlight flicker, while planets usually shine more steadily. Learn the science behind this useful stargazing clue.
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Why Does the Moon Look Bigger Near the Horizon?
The Moon can appear enormous near the horizon, but it hasn’t suddenly grown. Your perception is creating a fascinating astronomical…
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What Mars Could Look Like in 100 Years After We Colonise It
From underground cities to flying transport and giant greenhouses, discover what a colonised Mars could realistically look like in 100…
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Blessed Sunday Week 41 – We Are Looking Into the Past
Every 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?
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
New research reveals how powerful plasma jets from supermassive black holes can disrupt surrounding gas and influence the fate of…
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Post-Processing and Workflow for Astrophotography
Discover 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
Artificial 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
Meet Rocket Lab, from its Electron small-launch rocket to Neutron, spacecraft systems and its expanding role in the global commercial…
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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…
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Blessed Sunday Week 40: Looking Up Changes Perspective
Look 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?
If Earth suddenly stopped rotating, the consequences would be extraordinary. Discover what would happen to the atmosphere, oceans, daylight cycle…
