Guide to Space
How Do Astronomers Find Other Planets?
Up until 20 years ago, the only planets astronomers were aware of were within our Solar System. They assumed others…
Can You Really Name a Star?
There are services which will let you name a star in the sky after a loved one. You can commemorate…
What Is A Quasar?
I love it when scientists discover something unusual in nature. They have no idea what it is, and then over…
Why Do Stars Twinkle?
Did you know you can distinguish between stars and planets in the sky? Stars twinkle, planets don’t. Okay, that’s not…
What is a Meteor Shower?
When tiny grains of dust impact our atmosphere, they leave a trail of glowing material, like a streak of light…
How Many People Have Walked on the Moon?
It's amazing to think that during the Apollo program, humans have actually visited the Moon. So, how many people have…
Could We Move The Sun?
An idea that really captures my imagination is what kinds of future civilizations there might be. And I’m not the…
Is Life On Mars Related To Life On Earth?
The idea that there is life on other worlds is humbling and exciting, and finding life on another world would…
How Hot is the Sun?
The Sun is hot, really hot. How hot hot really is, depends on which part you’re talking about: The sun…
What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth for 135 million years. Filling every ecological niche, from the oceans, forests and plains; even the…