Solar System Archive
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Astronomer, Musician, Hero…Deserter?
Posted on February 24, 2012 | 7 CommentsSir Frederick William Herschel is one of the most well-known and highly regarded historical astronomers but many may not know or realise there was more to his genius than his […] -
Eternity in 365 days
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Universe is 13.75 billion years old.It is easy to say, but what does that mean in Earthly terms?Let’s squeeze the whole history of the Universe into a year! […] -
Venus: Earth’s Sister Planet
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 4 CommentsVenus has always been regarded as Earth’s Sister Planet. After all, it can be the closest planet to us and it is nearly the same size as Earth. But how […] -
Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with EarthтАЩs polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the […] -
2012’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 3 CommentsWhat exciting space events has 2012 in store for us? What important space anniversaries are coming up this year? Welcome to our annual guide to what the Universe has waiting […] -
Image of the Month: Helene
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsHelene is a tiny moon of Saturn that shares an orbit with the much larger moon Dione. Helene reposes at a gravitationally stable position called a Lagrange point. Helene orbits […] -
Wonders of the October Sky
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 1 CommentOctober marks the peak of Autumn, leaves are falling from the trees, the evenings are darkening and Halloween and Christmas are just around the corner. With dusk falling earlier in […]