NuSTAR Launches in June
How an X-ray observatory will hunt for dark matter.
Tagged: Telescopes
Rings of Uranus
How the rings of Uranus were discovered in 1977
Supernova 1987A turns 25
In the 25 years since Supernova 1987A was spotted, what have we learnt?
Lots of extra treats for our very loyal members
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you…. To show our members how grateful we are we’ve added on lots of cosmic extras to our membership package.
Comet Lovejoy: The Great Christmas Comet of 2011
What is the Stars? Comet Lovejoy: "The most amazing thing I have ever seen in space." ISS Crewmember Dan Burbank
2011 Nobel Prize for Physics
The 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to astronomers who showed most of the Universe is unknown!
What is the Stars?: Jupiter
Look for Jupiter and the Moon on Sept 16, 2011 and tell us what colour you think the Great Red Spot is.
What is the Stars?: Comet 45P
Before we have our close encounter, what you need to know about Comet 45P!
What is the Stars? The Leviathan of Parsonstown
On June 17, 1800, William Parsons the 3rd Earl of Rosse was born.
Herschel Space Telescope & Dark Matter
How ESA's Herschel telescope is revealing dark matter.
Hubble Space Telescope 21st Birthday Celebrations
Hubble Space Telescope turns 21! See the birthday image "A Rose of Galaxies"
Buying a telescope? Think carefully.
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