Guide to Space
Does Our Galaxy Have a Habitable Zone?
It’s not just our Solar System that has a habitable zone, it turns out our entire galaxy has regions which…
What is Tornado Alley?
Reaching across the Great Plains - from Texas to the Canadian Prairies - is the infamous "Tornado Alley", where tornado…
What is the Temperature of the Earth’s Crust?
As Earth's outermost layer, the temperature of its crust varies considerably, depending on where it is measured from and various…
What is the Difference Between Active and Dormant Volcanoes?
Whether a volcano is active or dormant is complicated, as these geological features can have very long lifespans that go…
How High is Space?
Where our atmosphere ends and space begins has been the subject of debate for some time. But thanks to decades…
What is the Weather like on Jupiter?
Like Earth, Jupiter experiences weather patterns. The only difference is that - as with everything else on Jupiter - they…
What are the Parts of the Sun?
Much like Earth, the Sun is not a single object, but is made up of layer. Each layer is responsible…
Messier 23 – The NGC 6494 Open Star Cluster
Located in the Sagittarius constellation, some 2,150 light years away from Earth, is the bright and large open star cluster…
Are We Living in a Simulation?
Elon Musk blew our minds when he suggested that it’s highly likely we’re all living in a computer simulation. Seriously?…
How Could We Create Settlements on Venus?
Colonizing Venus presents many advantages and challenges, and could be done using cities that float on top of its dense…