Star Astronomy

Life Cycle of a Star
What is the life cycle of a star? The life cycle of a star begins in a nebula and ends in a black hole. Find out more …

Why do Stars Twinkle?
Why do stars twinkle? Read on to find out...

Death Star Reigns!
Scientists have discovered an actual death star shooting from one galaxy to another.

Astronomy for Kids
There are many programs in astronomy software that are helpful for kids. Astronomy for kids involves many topics like comets, the Moon, the Sun, constellations, black holes, galaxies and stars.

Radio Telescope
The different types of radio telescopes and the examples therein are mentioned. Some of these are specially dedicated to astronomy.

The Celestial Lightshow
The stars in the sky seem unexciting to many. Yet the universe contains more than meets the eye, at least the naked eye. A celestial lightshow is taking place about which you may be unaware.

Astrophotography
Photography plays an important role in astronomy. Observational astrology can be carried out at night, which restricts the available time to only 12 hours. So in order to utilize the rest of the day astronomers take photograph of the sky during the day. This may sound a bit professional but it is not so. Amateur can take successful photographs and do the same or keep them as memories.

Astronomy: Let Your Imagination Send You Soaring Through The Heavens
Encouraging amateur stargazers to explore the wonders of the solar system, astronomy websites provide ample doses of both fact and fiction.

Largest Telescope Starts Gazing
The world's largest telescope starts using its complex structure of mirrors today to scour the outer reaches of the universe for planets similar to our own and to seek clues to help explain the origins of life.

Extremely Large Telescope Could Reveal Secrets of Life, the Universe and Everything
Is anybody out there? New instrument would increase chances of finding other Earth-like planets.

South Africa Eyes Astronomy's Top Prize
Karoo desert telescope points the way to capturing global scientific project.

Why Learn the Constellations?
Why everyone should learn the constellations, and take up the hobby of stargazing.

Ancient Sky Map or Fake? German Experts Row Over Star Disc
One of Germany's most acclaimed archaeological finds - a 3,600-year-old disc depicting the stars and the planets - is at the centre of a dispute following claims that it is a modern forgery.