Category Archives: History Of Astronomy

Neptune – Planet Profile

Neptune is the furthest out of the “Gas Giant” planets and is right out at the limits of our Solar System, 2800 million miles from the Sun. The story of its discovery is fascinating… You may also like these related … Continue reading →

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William Herschel – Telescope Maker And Outstanding Astronomer

William Herschel stands out in the history of astronomy as a remarkable man. He was initially a successful musician, but then began to concentrate on his hobby of astronomy. Over the course of the next fifty years, he become the … Continue reading →

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M Numbers And The Messier Catalogue

If you look at any astronomy books or star charts, you will quickly come across “M” numbers being used to identify objects in the sky. For example, the Andromeda Galaxy (which is our nearest-neighbour, spiral galaxy and the furthest-away object … Continue reading →

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