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From early telescopic plates and the first lunar surface photos to Hubble deep-field revelations and the ‘Pale Blue Dot,’ this hub highlights 10 milestones in space photography that reshaped our view of the cosmos. Each milestone links to a detailed post with high-resolution images, technical context, and the stories behind the shots—perfect for space fans, photographers, and educators.
This post presents a complete list of 23 astronauts born in January, including each astronaut’s birthdate, nationality and agency. Whether you’re researching space history, tracking astronaut birthdays, or compiling trivia, explore detailed entries and quick facts to learn more about these January-born spacefarers.
Explore the top 10 reasons scientists conclude Mars once hosted water, from valley networks and lakebeds to hydrated minerals and ancient shorelines. This hub summarizes the key evidence, explains why each clue matters for past climate and habitability, and links to detailed posts on geology, rover findings, orbital imagery, and astrobiological implications.
This guide lists all 16 Equatorial Constellations — star patterns that lie along or near the celestial equator and are visible from both hemispheres. For each constellation you’ll find declination and right ascension ranges, notable stars, and a concise 30-50 word description to help identify and observe them. Perfect for stargazers, navigators, and astronomy students seeking a clear reference.
Explore 12 of the strangest, least intuitive facts about quasars — the universe’s brightest and most mysterious objects. This hub summarizes each oddity (extreme luminosity, relativistic jets, record redshifts, hidden hosts, and more) and links to in-depth posts so you can dive deeper into the surprising science behind quasars.
This curated list presents 21 stars named after women, detailing who each star was named for, the origin or culture of the name, and whether the name is officially recognized by the IAU. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and name-history lovers, the post explores myths, historical figures, and cultural traditions behind female star names. Click to explore the full list and origins.
Looking for a stellar name for your cat? This complete list of 54 Planet Names for Cats provides pronunciations, meanings, and origins—from classical planets and moons to myth-inspired choices—so you can find a perfect, memorable name with helpful background and pronunciation guidance.
This hub highlights the 10 Most Active Volcanoes on Other Planets, summarizing each site’s activity, causes, and observations while linking to in-depth posts. Perfect for space enthusiasts and students, it explains how tidal heating, cryovolcanism, and other processes drive eruptions beyond Earth and points to detailed planet-by-planet coverage.
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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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