Nancy Grace Walton – the Mother of Space Teleacopes The recent launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Centre marks a monumental step forward for the global astronomy community. As I’ve watched this...
Today marks a significant milestone in the history of modern astronomy: it has been exactly twenty years since the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reclassified Pluto, moving it from its status as the ninth planet to that of a dwarf planet. This decision, made...
Our solar system is a bustling neighbourhood, home to more than 891 confirmed moons. While we often associate moons with the planets they orbit, the reality is far more diverse. Moons, also known as planetary satellites, orbit planets, dwarf planets, and even some...
The recent conclusion of the Swift Boost Mission offers a poignant reminder of the challenges inherent in space exploration. This ambitious endeavour aimed to extend the life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a telescope that has provided twenty-two years of...
