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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.
This post lists 12 astronauts born in March, providing birthdates, birthplaces, and mission summaries for each. Explore concise biographies and spaceflight histories of notable March-born spacefarers.
This comprehensive guide lists 33 Types of Space Missions and explains each mission’s primary objective, typical targets, and whether it’s crewed. Perfect for space enthusiasts, students, and professionals wanting a clear, organized reference to mission categories from crewed launches to robotic probes and sample-return missions.
Explore the complete list of 17 Annual Meteor Showers, each with peak dates, active windows, radiant constellations, and expected ZHR. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned skywatcher, this guide helps you plan viewing nights and maximize your chances of seeing meteors.
Explore the 10 Most Influential Space Agencies shaping humanity’s reach beyond Earth. This hub ranks agencies by achievements, budgets, and global impact, linking to in-depth profiles (NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, CNSA, ISRO and more) so you can compare missions, technology, and future plans.
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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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