Have you ever thought about how we know that black holes exist? There are ways, for example we can observe the orbits of celestial objects. If it appears that they aren’t revolving around a planet …

When venturing into the exciting world of astronomy, deciding on a telescope (especially your first one) can feel like a daunting task. However, by answering a few questions and with a little know how you …

If our Universe has a finite volume, which it apparently should have since it had a finite size at the time of its origin – the Big Bang event – 13.7 billion years ago, then …

On the 29th April, 2011 the space shuttle “endeavour,” lifted off and effectively marked the end of the United States known manned space program for the foreseeable future. What does this mean for the future …

Many visions for our future in space have been presented in government and academic proposals (from NASA and other organizations), business plans of companies (e.g., Bigelow Aerospace), and, of course, science fiction (of which 2001: …

If you are interested in purchasing a telescope, you have probably heard about refractor and reflector telescopes. However, you might be unaware as to the differences between the two and which one you should choose. …

At the outset, there’s no law of physics (or even of God) that says that there can be (or must be) one and only one universe, our Universe.
Three questions arise – the mechanism for the …

When it comes to making a gift, many people want to be creative and unique. Naming a star after someone is an idea that has recently gained significant popularity. But people still wonder: is it …

Should I Change My Eyepiece?
Now that you have bought or perhaps have been given a new telescope, you’re thinking about making it even better. One the first things new telescope owners usually replace are the …

Of the many types of telescopes, a good starting price for a beginner telescope will be around $400.00. You may spend more depending on the features you want, but you can also spend less. With …