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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.
This hub surveys the 10 most promising candidates for alien technology, from unexplained signals and anomalous artifacts to suspected advanced craft and suspicious engineering projects. Each item links to a detailed post examining the evidence, expert analysis, and possible natural or human explanations — perfect for readers curious about UFOs, SETI, and high-strangeness discoveries.
This comprehensive list catalogs 23 Great Comets observed across history, providing each comet’s year, peak visual magnitude, and orbital period. Whether you’re an amateur skywatcher or a space enthusiast, consult this guide for key visibility data, historical context, observing tips, maps of notable apparitions, and notes on visibility from different hemispheres.
A complete, authoritative list of all 5 NASA Missions to Uranus, detailing launch year, mission status, and mission type for each entry. This post covers flown missions, proposed concepts, and planned studies, providing concise timelines and key facts so readers can quickly grasp NASA’s past efforts and future prospects for exploring the ice giant.
Explore the 10 most important equations in astronomy, from Newton’s laws and Kepler’s laws to Einstein’s relativity and Hubble’s law. Each entry includes intuitive explanations, real-world examples, and links to dedicated posts for deeper study—perfect for students, hobbyists, and educators seeking a clear guide to the math of the cosmos.
This comprehensive list profiles 58 Famous American Astronauts, detailing their key missions (with years), roles, and notable achievements across Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and ISS programs. From Neil Armstrong and John Glenn to Sally Ride and more recent crew members, discover mission highlights, historic firsts, and career milestones in concise, easy-to-scan entries that inform and inspire space enthusiasts and students alike.
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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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