One of the really awesome and mind-blowing aspects of astronomy is the sheer immense scale of the distances between planets, stars, galaxies and galaxy clusters. Our everyday terrestrial notions of scale, size, and distance must …

Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, and other objects that make up the universe. Astronomers observe the locations and motions of heavenly bodies. However, almost all astronomers are interested in more than just observing …

We all want a planet fit in the future for our children, and as a species we’ve become aware over the last few decades exactly how fragile the Earth actually is. We’ve realised the devastation …

A finger ring for success, a blue stone for reflecting back the ominous looks, a metallic necklace for threatening the evil energies, a prismatic glass in the professional office to invoke prosperity in the job …

Our solar system with its central Sun and revolving nine planets, including our own, is of major importance to us as we live here on our little Earth. However, we are reminded of the fact …

Mars
Mars is the second closest planet to the Earth (Venus gets closer), and in many ways is the nearest to the Earth in conditions. It is also the obvious place for the first genuinely self …

It’s hard to say when in our lives each of us become aware of this thing called “astronomy”. But it is safe to say that at some point on our lives, each and every one …

The refractor telescope is the one most people picture when the think of telescopes– the eyepiece at the bottom end, the top end pointed to the heavens. It is also the design most commonly found …

LED lights have made a big impact on a lot of different businesses around the world. With their energy efficiency and long life, LED lights are becoming the right choice for many manufacturers when it …

The enormous cost of travelling to Mars certainly puts governments off the idea. The cost has been variously estimated, but it certainly could be a Trillion Dollars or more. Is it worth it? Personally I …