An Introduction to Black Holes
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level – 1/5
Black holes have been at the centre of modern astrophysics ever since their first proposal over two hundred years ago. And still to this day they remain there, the frontier of …
An Introduction to Neutrino Astronomy
Reading Time – 10 Minutes, Difficulty Level 2/5
The cosmos, an infinite expanse of wonder and mystery, has always captivated the human imagination. In our relentless quest to decipher the universe’s enigmas, we have harnessed a remarkable tool: neutrinos—tiny, nearly …
Magic, Mystery and Majesty – What is Moonlight?
Reading Time – 6 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
Moonlight captivates with its celestial glow and ever-changing phases. More than just a symbol of romance or muse for poets, moonlight offers tangible scientific insights into Earth’s nearest cosmic companion. Here at …
The Kepler 11 System and its Eerie Resemblance to Our Solar System
Located approximately 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, the Kepler-11 system stands as a remarkable testament to the diversity and intricacies of exoplanetary systems. In this article, we’ll investigate the Kepler-11 system, unraveling its fascinating planetary composition, orbital dynamics, …
Transiting Binaries and Their Role in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Reading Time – 6 minutes, Difficulty Level 2/5
The search for extraterrestrial life has captivated the human imagination for centuries. As scientists continue to explore the cosmos, they have identified various celestial phenomena that hold promise in our quest for …
TAS Podcast -What Do We Know About Black Holes?
Listening Time – 59 minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
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Why Astronomy Could Be the Most Important Thing Your Kids Ever Learn
Reading Time – 5 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
In today’s fast-paced world, where technological advancements dominate our lives, it’s easy to overlook the importance of astronomy in shaping our understanding of the universe. However, introducing your kids to the wonders …
Modified Newtonian Dynamics – An alternative to the Dark Matter enigma
Reading Time – 5 minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
What would Sir Isaac Newton have made of modern physics and the capability of technology to assist in unraveling the mysteries of the Universe had he been born much later on our …
Kepler’s Laws Of Planetary Motion Part 3 – The Law of Periods
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level – Challenging
The final post in a series of three covering Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion. Here we’ll look at law 3 or ‘The Law of Periods’ – The square of the period …
Kepler’s Laws Of Planetary Motion Part 2 – The Law of Areas
Reading Time – 9 Minutes, Difficulty Level – Challenging
The second in a series of three posts about Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion. Here we look at the Kepler’s second law or, ‘The Law of Areas’ – A line that …
