If you’ve started learning about space, you’ve probably heard the term ‘light year.’ But what is a light year? Despite …
Guide to Dwarf Planets
The category of dwarf planets was created in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union to help contain new objects …
All About the Sun
When you look up at the sky on a sunny day, there’s one thing that you can’t miss: the Sun! …
Understanding Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic astronomical events it is possible to witness. They are caused …
All About Comets
Comets are visitors from the outer reaches of the solar system, and sometimes give a spectacular show to stargazers …
Galaxies and the Milky Way
The Milky Way is our home galaxy. It can be seen in the sky if the night is dark …
All About the Moon
The moon is our nearest neighbor in space and the only heavenly body that people have visited! Learn more …
Constellation Quest: Myth of Scorpius
Scorpius is a constellation visible in the southern hemisphere and also in the northern hemisphere during the summer! It’s …
What is a Nebula?
A nebula may just be an interstellar cloud of dust and gas, but it is also one of the …
The Story of Apollo 11 and the First Men on the Moon
In July of 1969, humans set foot on the first – and to date, only – celestial body away …