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Explore the complete list of observatories in Idaho, from public and university facilities to historic and community-run sites. This comprehensive guide provides locations, visiting hours, telescope details, maps and stargazing tips so you can find the best places to observe the night sky in Idaho. Perfect for amateur astronomers, families, and photographers planning a celestial outing.
This hub post breaks down the six key differences between stars and galaxies — from size, composition, and lifespan to brightness, motion, and structural organization. For each difference we link to a detailed article in the series with examples, visuals, and plain-language explanations so you can clearly understand how individual stars differ from vast, complex galaxies.
Explore a curated List of Famous Astronauts — 41 pioneering spacefarers from around the world. Each entry lists nationality, key missions and years, plus a brief note on why they’re notable. From Moonwalkers and shuttle commanders to station veterans and national firsts, this comprehensive guide highlights the people and missions that shaped human spaceflight.
Explore the 10 most famous lunar landings, from Apollo 11’s historic touchdown to landmark robotic missions. This hub summarizes each mission’s highlights, significance, and multimedia, with photos, timelines, and key stats, and links to in-depth posts so you can dive deeper into the stories, images, and technical achievements behind humanity’s greatest moon milestones.
This concise list of South African Astronauts highlights the lone South African to have flown to space, providing key details — birthdate, first flight date and role (orbital/suborbital) — in an easy-reference format. Read the quick profile and mission facts to learn how this astronaut made history and what their flight entailed.
Explore six clear, illustrated differences between elliptical and spiral galaxies, from shape and star formation to gas content, dynamics, mass and evolution. This hub post summarizes each key contrast and links to deeper articles so readers can dive into observations, causes, and implications for galaxy formation and cosmology.
Explore 38 Famous Astronomers from ancient sky-watchers to modern researchers, with concise lifespans, regions, and main contributions. This comprehensive list highlights pioneers who transformed our view of the cosmos and is perfect for students, educators, and astronomy enthusiasts seeking quick, reliable reference.
Explore 10 Breakthroughs in Telescope Technology — a curated hub showcasing the innovations transforming observational astronomy, from adaptive optics and segmented mirrors to space telescopes and radio interferometry. Each listed breakthrough links to a detailed article explaining its history, technical impact, and future prospects, making this series ideal for students, enthusiasts, and professionals seeking a clear roadmap to modern telescope tech.
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About Little Astronomy
Hi! I’m Elena. I’m a journalist who has been into astronomy since I was a kid. I founded this site to share tips and facts about astronomy and telescopes.If you are new around here and you want to get started with the hobby, check out our astronomy for beginners guide or the recommended gear page.
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