Dawn of the Dwarf Planets
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) ruled that Pluto wasn't a planet. To say not everyone was happy is an understatement.
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) ruled that Pluto wasn't a planet. To say not everyone was happy is an understatement.
Sometimes, when you're starting out stargazing, you know you want to look at the stars and the planets, but you don't know what you want to look at: or where you should look. That's why we've put together a short list this month of six sights that are a must-see for amateur stargazers, including a couple you can see with the naked eye, no equipment required.
Mars missions have historically been challenging, but they promise such great rewards. Here are some upcoming red planet missions we're getting excited about.
National Science Week runs from August 9 to 17 2025. We're thrilled by how many astronomy and space related events are happening across WA this year.
This month, we're very excited to be bringing to you our favourite and most fascinating Moon facts.
You might hear people using lyrical names for the Moon, such as strawberry moon, or super blood wolf moon. What do the names mean, and where do they come from?