Astronomy Today's Articles
We've divided up our articles into different sections for ease of navigation. Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for and/or find something of interest. It's a vast Universe out there and we've only captured a taste of it. Enjoy!
Astronomy Articles
Asteroids, comets, meteors are all to be found roaming about space, we discuss them here and much more along with a guide to buying a telescope.
Solar System
The Sun, the Moon and the nine planets. What are our neighbours in the solar system really like? Learn about the conditions on each planet, their own moons, rings and how we came to discover them.
Interviews with Amateur Astronomers
Our resident SkyGuide editor Lydia Lousteaux interviews other enthusiastic amateur astronomers who all have something different (often quite unusual) to offer, thus profiling modern practitioners of the oldest science.
Cosmology Articles
A presentation of articles on what we (think we) know (and what we don't) about the Universe on a massive scale. The birth and death of stars, the big bang, black holes and a lot more to keep you pondering those profound questions which grab us all when we stare into the sky in sheer amazement.
Space Exploration
Space truly is the final frontier. With each new mission, both manned and unmanned, we learn more about the Universe around us and the very nature of what's out there in space. From Apollo 11 to the Space Shuttle and Voyager to Cassini, we explore some of the great achievements of the space age.
Comprehensive guide to purchasing a Telescope
This nine part guide is replete with a vast array of common questions from those who are interested in buying a telescope with answers from knowledgeable astronomers.
Constellations and Stars of the Sky
Many of the ancient civilisations of Earth were avid astronomers and to aid in their charting of the stars they divided them into constellations. Most of the constellations have an interesting myth or story surrounding their origin. Here we explore a selection of them along with some interesting individual stars and star clusters.
Reviews Section
Here we review all products related to astronomy. This includes books, software and equipment. All reviews are honest and open and written by Astronomy Today team members.
