The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

ASTRONOMY Ireland are offering beginners classes to any aspiring space enthusiasts. The world's largest national astronomy club are hosting classes for anyone interested in learning more about all ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who looked at the eclipse this week and wondered what other cool things you might be able see in the sky, this guide is for you. Whether you want to spy on ...

IF you ever wonder what that extra bright star in the sky is — or what the big bang actaully was — Astronomy Ireland will be happy to tell you. Due to the success of the first course of classes held ...

Summer’s clear, warm nights are perfect for stargazing. This is especially true now that many of us are spending more time social distancing in nature. To get the full picture of what’s needed to get ...

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An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...

If you've ever looked up at the night sky and tired to work out what you can see, then you might fancy becoming an astronomer! Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, comets, galaxies, space and ...