Stunning photos from Jupiter and Saturn’s great conjunction
Stargazers got an incredible treat this week when Jupiter and Saturn appeared to align perfectly in the sky in a rare event called the “great conjunction". Although the planets’ positions align around every two decades, this is the first time they have appeared so close together in hundreds of Read More...
Scientists create camera so powerful it can spot golf ball 15 miles away
Scientists are developing the world’s biggest camera to help us unlock some of the universe’s biggest mysteries. What makes the camera so special is that it has a focal plane that can snap 3,200-megapixel images. What does this mean in layman’s terms? It means the camera can make images so Read More...
Everything you need to know about Saturday’s winter solstice
Saturday is the 21st of December, aka the winter solstice, aka the shortest day of 2019 for everyone living in the Northern Hemisphere. If pagan rituals are your thing, this is probably a big moment for you. If not, the official first day of winter is neat for other reasons, too. For instance, Read More...
These are best places in the world to go stargazing
For many city people, a clear night sky is a mythical beast. We’ve heard the legends inspired by the constellations, and we know sailors used the stars to guide their way home, but urban light pollution means we can’t quite see the heavens ourselves. Enter the International Dark-Sky Read More...