The closest planet to the Sun can often seem tricky to observe, but with keen eyes and a clear horizon, you can spot this alien world. Read on to find out more about Mercury, the small, rocky planet skirting the heart of our Solar System. Mercury in History Mercury, so named for the god of …
Laser Powered Rover will Explore Dark Lunar Craters
One of the darkest places in the universe could be explored for the first time. The craters at high latitudes on the Moon! In permanent shadow, these craters don’t allow for traditional solar powered rovers. But a new design to use lasers instead could pave the way for new discoveries from this region. The laser-powered …
A Bridge Between Galaxy Clusters
Some fascinating detail has come to light regarding a bridge of hot gas that exists between 2 galaxy clusters. Their collision several hundred millions of years ago created the bridge. The system, labelled Abell 2384, consists of 2 galaxy clusters 1.2 million light years away from the Earth. Together, they contain mass of over 260 …
Comets and Observing them
Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS is in the sky this month. As a long-period comet, you won’t have another chance to see it, so catch a glimpse while you can! Here’s a short guide to comets and how best to observe them. What is a comet? Throughout history, comets have been given scientific and mystical importance …