Comet NEOWISE – How you can see it

This month sees an exciting new object grace our skies. Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE, more commonly known as Comet NEOWISE, was discovered by the NEOWISE space telescope on the 27th March 2020. But don’t worry, you don’t need to launch yourself into space to see it! Comets are notoriously unpredictable, and it’s often difficult for …

Asteroid Day

Today marks the international day of awareness and education about asteroids – Asteroid Day! It’s a huge program, organising events all over the world, and headquartered from Luxembourg. The date of June 30th was chosen specially to mark the anniversary of the Tunguska event. In 1908 Siberia, an asteroid exploded, flattening 2,000 square kilometres of …

Space Launches July 2020

Here is your one-stop shop for space launches in July 2020. This month sees up to 138 satellites launched, 3 missions to Mars and one cargo delivery to the International Space Station. Read on to find out more! Last updated: July 15th 2020 Satellite Launches LAUNCH FAILURE 4th: US private company Rocket Lab launch several …

Observing the Moon

If you’re just starting out in astronomy, observing the Moon is a good place to start! The Earth’s only natural satellite is a familiar sight in our night skies, but have you ever taken a closer look? Read on to find out what makes the Moon special. Spoiler alert: it’s not made of cheese! The …

Spotlight on Mercury

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 …