Pupil outcome: I can write a range of sentence types in the simple present, past or future tense. Key learning points: - The verb carries the tense of a sentence. - Sentences can be formed in the first, second or third person. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'chiselled', 'dazzling' and 'impeccable' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Chiselled' is an adjective which means perfectly carved or sculpted. - 'Dazzling' is an adjective which...

Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'clammy', 'gleaming' and 'oppressive' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Clammy is an adjective which means soggy or moist. - Gleaming is an adjective which means shining or...

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day, the 13 American colonies officially declared their freedom from British rule. The...

Explore the creation of the Kovac Planetarium in Wisconsin, a labor of love that showcases the night sky with hand-painted stars.

The moon is Earth's only natural satellite, the fifth largest in our solar system, and appears bright in our night sky due to sunlight reflection. Despite its significant appearance, the moon is much smaller than Earth, being only...

Astronomers at Cambridge University have developed a groundbreaking method called lucky imaging to obtain a clearer view of the night sky. By using a highly sensitive video sensor and capturing multiple images during atmospheric...

Radio Astronomers discovered hundreds of Quasars hiding in our galaxy.

The reasons why we haven't heard from alien life.

How and why scientists are searching for Planet X / Planet Nine / Planet 9.

Find out how you can view T. Coronae Borealis, the new visitor in our night sky.

Everything you could want to know about Jupiter.

When will the next naked-eye supernova event happen? What will it look like? Will we be safe? Astrum Answers!

Olbers' Paradox. With so many stars in the universe, why is space black and not white with light? Astrum Answers!

Space is filled with countless stars, all of which radiate enormous amounts of heat. These stars are tens of thousands of times bigger than our own sun. Still, space is considered to be cold. Why is that? If there are so many hot burning...

While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, its likely that you wont see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the sky...

In 1963, in Turkey, a cave painting was discovered that had been drawn around 6200 BC in Catal Hyük in Anatolia. This painting illustrated a town with streets, houses, and a volcano. Would you call this a cave painting or an attempt at...

From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...

A brief streak of light in the night sky caused by a small object, maybe the size of a pebble or even a speck of dust, burning up as it enters the upper atmosphere from space.
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When we look at distant stars, we are looking back in time. What is a light year, how is it measured and why do we measure distance in terms of time?



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Our sky is split into 88 different sections called constellations, which have been recognised and used by humans for centuries. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Constellations are set patterns of stars, such as Ursa Major....

Take a trip across the night sky and find out about the constellations.
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