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Thai Astronauts: a definitive, regularly updated guide compiling any Thai-born individuals who have traveled to space, candidate programs, mission summaries, and Thailand’s space program milestones. If no entries yet exist, this article explains Thailand’s astronaut selection efforts, training partnerships, and near-term prospects — a one-stop resource for anyone tracking Thai participation in human spaceflight.
Explore the complete list of Aztec Constellations, tracing each star pattern’s meaning, primary sources, and modern identifications. This concise guide compiles 10 key Aztec sky figures drawn from codices and archaeological research, helping readers connect ancient Mesoamerican sky lore to the stars we recognize today.
Explore a complete, curated list of all 11 observatories in West Virginia, including nearest city and county, precise coordinates, and each site’s main telescope aperture. Whether you’re planning a stargazing trip, researching local astronomy resources, or tracking telescope specs, this guide makes it easy to find and visit every observatory across the state.
Explore the 10 most accurate ways to measure star distances in this comprehensive hub—covering parallax, astrometry, Cepheid variables, RR Lyrae, spectroscopic parallax, redshift, VLBI, eclipsing binaries and more. Each concise summary links to in-depth posts that explain how each technique works, its typical accuracy and range, required instruments, and real-world use cases.
Explore the 7 Wonders of the Solar System — a curated guide to the most spectacular planets, moons, and celestial landmarks in our cosmic neighborhood. Each wonder links to in-depth posts with photos, science, and travel-worthy facts for stargazers, students, and space enthusiasts. Start your journey through the Solar System’s greatest sights.
This post lists the four Galilean Moons — Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto — with concise data on discovery year, diameter (km), and distance from Jupiter (in 1,000 km). Ideal for students, educators, and space enthusiasts, the table makes it easy to compare sizes and orbital distances at a glance. Plus, brief notes highlight unique features of each moon.
Looking for the best places to see the Milky Way? This guide showcases the 10 best locations for dark sky viewing around the world, from official Dark Sky Parks to remote deserts, mountains, and coastal sites. Each listing links to a detailed post with viewing windows, travel logistics, accessibility notes, and astrophotography tips to help you plan an unforgettable stargazing trip.
This post lists the four NASA Missions to Mimas, providing launch dates, closest approaches, key instruments, and concise mission descriptions. From early Voyager flybys to Cassini’s close observations, each entry summarizes objectives and findings that advanced our knowledge of Saturn’s small icy moon — a handy reference for space enthusiasts, educators, and researchers.
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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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