Throughout history, ancient civilizations have shaped our understanding of astronomy. By observing the night sky and developing sophisticated astronomical systems, these civilizations developed their societies and paved the way for future scientific discoveries. Their observations and findings of celestial phenomena became intertwined with religious beliefs and cultural practices, giving today’s insights a … Read more
Astronomy and astrology are often confused due to their similar-sounding names and connection to the study of celestial bodies. However, these two fields are fundamentally different in many areas: approach, methodology, and goals. Although the practices of astrology and astronomy have common roots, today, there is an essential difference between astrology and … Read more
The size of the planets in our solar system varies widely, with Mercury being the smallest and Jupiter being the largest at more than 11 times the size of Earth. To comprehend our place in the universe and the variety of planetary systems that exist, it is important to understand the relative … Read more
TwinStar telescopes are becoming increasingly popular among amateur astronomers due to their unique design and capabilities. A TwinStar telescope features a unique design with a durable finish. This combination of capabilities makes TwinStar telescopes an attractive option for both beginners and experienced stargazers. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look … Read more
Ever heard of the fastest star in existence? Probably not. But they actually do exist. Hypervelocity stars (HVSs) have recently captured the interest of astronomers and enthusiasts alike for their varied applications and scientific findings. A hypervelocity star is a star that is ejected from the center of a galaxy at an … Read more
While a famed French astronomer Charles Messier was hunting for celestial objects during the 18th century, he noticed several “nebulous objects” while surveying the night sky. He decided to catalog those commonly mistaken objects as comets so others would not make the same mistake. The resulting list, known as Messier Catalog, now … Read more
On October 13, 1773, while Charles Messier was hunting for celestial objects, he found this spiral galaxy full of beauty with its graceful and winding arms appearing like a grand spiral staircase sweeping through space. It was called M51 or known as Whirlpool galaxy. Its arms are actually stars and gas laced … Read more
At the beginning of our solar system’s creation, a massive billowing cloud of dust and gas circled around the Sun, and dust particles collided with each other and formed into a rock until they ultimately reached the size of a boulder. This process formed the planets of our solar system and tens … Read more
The Milky Way is perhaps the most famous galaxy people know, and even preschool kids can name it. But little did we learn and hear about other galaxies and that there are hundreds of billions of them scattered in the universe. We can see some galaxies with our naked eyes, especially under … Read more
The largest man-made object to be in outer space is the International Space Station (ISS), and for years, amateur astronomers have been enjoying observing it drifting past the sky. It can actually be seen from anywhere around the globe with the right conditions. Many people made it a part of their hobby, … Read more