How do you get to know the stars via Astronomy? No, not Astrology! Astronomy! Astrology and Astronomy are two very different schools of thought. Astronomy is scientific. It is based on facts and qualified observations while Astrology is your regular horoscope. Well, more like it. You see Astrology is not based on science. It is a tradition or belief that is saying that the relative positions of … [Read more...]

Learning about astronomy is one of the most interesting and fascinating scientific adventures one can undertake. While there are surely amazing sights to behold on our earth and in our oceans, nothing compares to the immense, magnificent beauty that is out there in the sky. While the glorious universe full of beautiful stars and amazing planets seems like it would be hard to learn about, nothing … [Read more...]

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies that originate outside the earth's atmosphere. This is one of the oldest sciences where the early astronomers evaluated and made methodical observations of the night sky. Using the telescope, the astronomers could observe the objects in space and use celestial navigation; process where angles … [Read more...]

Astronomy and space is all about lust for learning. Did you know that astronomy is one of humanity's oldest sciences? In fact, astronomy is one of the earliest sciences that humanity has ever pursued. So the study of our universe is not new but you should remember that astronomy is a science. A science for the masses. And, astronomy is a field about which most of the world knows very … [Read more...]

Beginners in amateur astronomy are faced with a number of different challenges. One of the most daunting is the choice of a telescope. There are countless to choose from and too often there is minimum information on selecting the best one to buy for your specific needs and wants. Clearly, numerous newcomers to the hobby of amateur astronomy are often bewildered by the numerous types of telescopes … [Read more...]

Astronomy makes for one of the most fascinating subjects. The world of planets and stars is certain to leave anyone amused. Even though, man has been studying astronomy for many years now, there are still various facts about the topic that remain relatively unknown. Let us have a look at a few of them. One of the most surprising facts about astronomy is that you can't see everything around. As … [Read more...]

If the stars, constellations, planets, and other heavenly bodies fascinate beyond the norm, and you cannot think of anywhere else you would rather be than in a place where all they do is study the outer space, then you have one of the many characteristics of what an astronomer should be. But what really is astronomy? If you are interested and you want to be an expert in anything that has to do … [Read more...]

Astronomy can be a lifetime delight or just a whim but a lot depends on how you have your first experience. The mysterious and divine beauty of the universe that you can explore could lead to many hours of pleasure but if there is no appropriate supervision, there can be many hours of frustration. So it is vital that you get the right and best telescope that you can afford. When you are just … [Read more...]