Telescopes

How Light Pollution Limits Astronomy in Cities

Artificial lighting severely degrades nighttime observations in urban areas. We explore types of light pollution and methods for minimizing its impact on astron

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Space News

A Year on Pluto: 248 Earth Years and Astronomy

A year on Pluto lasts 248 Earth years, shaped by its distant, slow orbit. This affects our time perception and astronomical observations across the Solar System

03.09.2026
Cosmology

Key Models of the Universe’s Expansion: Theory and Practice

An in-depth look at the main models explaining the Universe’s expansion—from classical to inflationary theories—and their impact on modern astrophysics in 2026.

03.09.2026
Space Missions

The History of Space Missions to Venus from the First Probes

A review of key space missions to Venus from the 1960s to 2026, revealing the evolution of technology and scientific discoveries about the planet.

02.09.2026
Stars & Galaxies

How Star Clusters Reveal the Secrets of Galaxies

Star clusters are key to understanding galaxy evolution, early Universe structures, and the role of dark matter in space.

02.09.2026
Telescopes

Why Are Some Planets Brighter Than Others in a Telescope?

Discover the factors affecting planetary brightness in telescopes and learn how to pick the best observation times in 2026.

02.09.2026
Solar System

Why Pluto’s Year Length Seems Mysterious

Pluto’s year spans 248 Earth years due to its elongated, tilted orbit far from the Sun. Discover how its unique motion affects time measurement.

01.09.2026
Planets

Why Pluto’s Orbit Is So Unusual and What It Means

Pluto's elongated and tilted orbit, shaped by Neptune's gravity, affects its climate and seasons, creating unique conditions at the solar system's edge.

01.09.2026
Space News

Evolution of Space Missions Amid Technological Breakthroughs

How technology is transforming space missions in 2026: from CubeSats to space industrialization, analyzing current trends and future prospects.

01.09.2026
Telescopes

Why the Night Sky Is Brighter Near Cities: Light Pollution

Exploring why light pollution brightens the night sky close to urban areas and how it impacts astronomical observations and telescope quality in 2026.

31.08.2026