Tag: Star Name Registry

Best beginner telescopes for stargazers in 2021

For those of us out there that like to take stargazing just that extra step further, it’s important to invest in a quality telescope and to know what each of the different types have to offer. Here are some of our favourite telescopes that we’d recommend for the average beginner stargazer to kick-st...

Four female astronauts who changed spaceflight forever

Since humans first left our planet 60 years ago, incredible ground has been made in terms of scientific discovery, changing the way we understand and look at space. However, in this time period, while around 550 people have flown into space, only 60 have been female astronauts. This post is dedic...

Top four most famous astronomers

While learning about space, the stars and everything else that sits up above us has been a long and gradual process. A few famous names in particular stand out that made everything possible. Here are our top five most famous astronomers who made it their life mission to discover the secrets of the s...

Tips to overcome forgetfulness

With so many things going on in our daily lives, it can often be hard to keep track of important tasks we need to complete or dates we need to remember. Whatever the case, here are a few simple and useful ways to overcome forgetfulness and keep your memory on its toes: Physical organisation Ther...

March’s ‘Super Worm Moon’: What and when is it?

There’s a pretty exciting astrological event arriving at the end of the month, which is sure to be a sight to remember. This year in particular will prove to be extra special, as the Worm Moon (which happens around the same time every year) will coincide with a Supermoon, which is when the Moon is a...

5 mind-blowing black hole facts

For many of us, the mysterious nature of black holes is enough for us to avoid thinking about them entirely. In the grand scheme of things, we still know very little about these huge, dark, dense spheres of destruction - mainly because even the closest one is over 1,000 light-years away. But if you...

Aries Constellation: What does it represent?

As we near the end of March, we start to enter the time of year representing the Zodiac sign Aries (March 21st - April 19th). But what exactly does Aries represent and what is the history behind it? The Ram Aries’s symbol is the Ram and is associated with initiation, courage, boldness, spontan...

Celebrate the stars in your life

It’s been almost a year since we first went into lockdown and everyone has learnt and grown from the past twelve months in their own way. Many of us have seen tough and testing times and have made it through what’s sure to be one of the strangest and most unique times of our lives. But it’s importan...

Written in the stars: Ideas to celebrate an engagement

For those of us who enjoyed another successful Valentine’s day a few weeks ago, it can be a true delight to look back and reflect on the past with your partner. And for some, it may now even be time to look with excitement for the future - particularly if you’re now engaged. But with lockdown still...

Star of the Month

As a way of recognising heroes who are sadly no longer with us, we’re naming Captain Sir Tom Moore as our ‘Star of the Month’ for March. The 100-year-old raised a staggering £33m for NHS charities over the course of his final year of life, inspiring the nation and lifting spirits in times of dark...

Top five star-themed room decorations

For those of us who are completely star-crazed, it sometimes seems like we just can’t get enough of surrounding ourselves with space-themed decor. If you’re one of these people, you’re in luck! Here are our top-five suggestions to make any room sparkle and shine like you’re sleeping in the centre of...

Star constellations for Mothers Day

Once a year the time comes around where mothers can truly sit back, put up their feet and celebrate all that they have achieved so far in motherhood. For their children, there are a number of ways to pamper them and make this day special - one of these being to pick a constellation that truly repres...