Astronomy Primers

Did you know that not all observing is done sitting behind a telescope and looking at the eyepiece. In fact, with most forms of astronomy it’s actually not possible, or practical, to do it that way. In this section we look at the different forms of astronomy used to better understand the universe.

This section contains everything you always wanted to know about satellites but were too Earth-bound to ask! Satellites are used for a variety of purposes; some are dedicated to scientific missions and others respond to distress signals emitted from around the world. So next time you're in a hairy situation, remember, there are satellites designed to find you.

Here's some really useful information dedicated to spending some time under the stars, including information from where to find great equipment and how to find the celestial south pole. 

Learn about the science behind the stars are explained, in plain-English. Learn how stars emit light and get a crash course in stellar evolution. 

No star-gazer is complete without a trusty side-kick - a great telescope! So find out about the different types of telescopes, and telescope mounts, to help you in your journey to discovering the stars.