The moon is potentially one of the easiest astronomical objects to photograph. It is very bright so it does not require long exposure times or specialist equipment, and most people in most places on earth can see the moon every month. However, photographing the moon well does require some knowledge and planning and some basic […]
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Why does the moon shine? is one of those seemingly simple questions that people tend to assume they were born with the knowledge to answer, like ‘why is the sky blue?’ That is until someone – usually a young child – asks them the question. But fear not, nobody is born with this knowledge, so
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There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t seen the Moon in the sky and noticed it changing shape. We’ve all watched it change from night to night, from a crescent to a half and then to full. It then seems to disappear from the night completely before returning, a few weeks later, to the evening
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The universe is fascinating, and we are very privileged to be able to witness the many planets in our solar system right from our homes. Mars is one planet that we have come to love. Amazed by what it is and intrigued about what more we can find. We walk you through how to view Mars
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Would you like to see Neptune from Earth? Perhaps you would like to see its rings, or maybe you want to view its atmosphere with your own two eyes. If you’d like to view Neptune for yourself, the good news is that it is possible using a telescope! Read on for everything you need to
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Here on Earth, we may think that we are one of a kind. Since we do not yet have proof of extraterrestrial life, many believe we are truly alone in the universe and the center of it. However, science is working hard to discover other planets that contain life and might be a habitable zone for
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The Apollo 11 moon landing is one of the most significant and memorable television broadcasts in television history, with hundreds of millions of people around the world tuning into this historic moment, making it the most watched television broadcast in American television history. Living in the 21st century, it can be difficult to wrap your
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Every planet in our solar system has a unique color scheme, but why is that? In this article, we want to break down what it is that determines whether or not a planet is a particular color. It might seem arbitrary, but there is a scientific explanation for why our planets look the way they
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There are a lot of astronomical events that we are lucky enough to witness from Earth. From shooting stars to meteor showers, something always seems to be occurring in space that captures our attention below. One of the most common occurrences is moon shadows. Moon shadows appear several times a year, with the most eventful
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We’re all familiar with the phenomenon of a rainbow. A rainbow is caused by refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in water droplets, which causes a reflection of light and results in a multicolored arc in the sky. However, contrary to popular belief, not all rainbows appear during the day. This reflection of light can
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Venus is so bright that it is visible during the daytime and night. It is located close to Earth and is easily seen with a telescope. It looks almost like a bright star. As the brightest planet, it’s a popular planet for amateur astronomers. This guide teaches you how to see Venus through a telescope.
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Immediately Recognizable, Always Unforgettable: Saturn Saturn is a gas giant planet named after the Roman god of agriculture and harvest. It is the second-largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter about 9 times that of Earth, slightly smaller than Jupiter, which is about 11 times the size of Earth. Saturn is less dense
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