Astronomy Lists
Top Deep-Sky Objects in Ursa Major
The constellation Ursa Major is not only the third biggest of all the 88 recognized constellations, taking up an area of 1279.66 square degrees, or 3.10% of the night sky, but it is also one ...
Astronomy ListsAstronomy Quotes In Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was England’s greatest author and amongst his voluminous works are numerous references to astronomical, as well as astrological bodies, such as stars, planets, the moon or meteors. Here are a few of ...
Astronomy Lists10 Interesting Facts about Red Giant Stars
While red giant stars are among the biggest stars in the Universe, they were not born that way. Red giants are for the most part normal main-sequence stars that have exhausted their supply of hydrogen, ...
Astronomy Lists10 Interesting Facts about Callisto
Callisto is Jupiter’s second-biggest moon, and the third-biggest moon in the solar system, after another one of Jupiter’s moons, Ganymede, and then Titan, the largest moon of the planet Saturn. As with Jupiter’s main moons ...- Astronomy Lists
Interesting Facts About Orion
Orion is one of the most beautiful and striking constellations in the whole night sky. Furthermore, it is located on the celestial equator meaning it can be viewed from all across the Earth. It is ... - Astronomy History
Top 15 Astronomy Myths
This article aims to debunk some of the biggest myths and misconceptions related to astronomy, from black holes to the dark side of the moon, the 12 zodiacal constellations, and more. So read on as ... - Astronomy Lists
10 Interesting Facts about Variable Stars
In simple terms, a variable star is a star whose luminosity changes or fluctuates as seen from Earth. The changes in luminosity can be caused by a wide range of possible causes, some of which ... - Astronomy History
Top Astronomical Discoveries Made by Radio Telescopes
Aside from sending out expeditions, space exploration is made possible with the use of certain instruments; more specifically – telescopes. However, astronomers do not solely rely on optical telescopes to observe space. Some really distant ... 
Astronomy ListsFun Facts About The Leonid Meteor Shower
Each year in November, a spectacular meteor shower known as the Leonids lights up the heavens in that region of the night sky associated with the constellation Leo. This famous meteor shower has captivated stargazers ...
Astronomy ListsTop 10 Fascinating Facts About The Moon
Few celestial bodies capture our imagination quite like the moon. From its phases to its influence on Earth’s tides, the moon’s sway is undeniable and has inspired folklore, fueled scientific inquiry, and provided a canvas ...
