Space. It’s vast, and, as far as we know, never-ending. Because of this, it technically means that we will always have something new to learn. However, that doesn’t mean that we haven’t learned a great deal already. In fact, we technically know more about our solar system than we do our own oceans. With that [...]
Space, as I’ve mentioned before, is an incredibly strange void. Although we know a great deal about space and it functions relatively routinely, there are still some aspects and events that almost defy expectations. Because of this, space offers some of the strangest and most unique events known to man. Being the astronomy fanatic that [...]
2017 was a fantastic year for astronomy, mainly due to one of the most publicized events in recent memory: The Great American Solar Eclipse. On August 21st, for just a few moments, the entirety of the United States was treated to a magnificent solar eclipse. Events such as these are rare, and so we must [...]
Ever look up at the night sky and wonder how big this place really is? Our universe, and we’re only seeing a very small piece of it at night, is mind-bogglingly enormous! Let’s look at some numbers to see how enormous it really is. Our sun, which seems close by as we feel it’s warmth [...]
According to multiple news outlets, a solar storm has hit the earth recently. While Earth has been subject to a few solar storms in the past, this new event could cause quite a bit of trouble. So, what exactly would happen if the earth were suddenly hit by a solar storm? Let’s find out. [...]
For centuries, human beings have dreamt of being able to go into space and explore its mysteries. Because of our limited abilities and technology, human beings were required to use their imagination as to what being in space was actually like. Naturally, Hollywood jumped on the notion of space stories, and since then, we’ve been [...]
Space has been called many things, much of which is accurate; expansive, puzzling, endless, and much more. Unfortunately, there have been many misconceptions and myths surrounding our universe seemingly since the dawn of time, or at least human existence. So many of these misconceptions have become so popular, that many people them to be true. [...]
For centuries, human beings have looked up at the sky and wondered what was out there. How many other planets, stars and lifeforms exist without our knowledge? Even with the basic technologies of yesteryear, humans have been able to discern a great deal from the cosmos, giving us a better understanding of our universe. But [...]
We’ve been studying the cosmos for centuries, always looking up to the stars in search of new planets and new life. It is something that has captured the human imagination since the dawn of man. And now, after so long, astronomers may have found a planet that could foster life. Admittedly, astronomers have found [...]
It seems as if every week there is some new and exciting information regarding our solar system. As a lover of astronomy, I feel compelled to share the latest news and information with you. The latest news to rock the astronomy community comes from the outer edges of our solar system. According to a [...]
