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Explore a curated list of 30 Famous Exoplanets with host star, discovery year, and distance (ly). From historic finds like 51 Pegasi b to nearby neighbors such as Proxima Centauri b, this post provides concise facts and context for the most notable exoplanets — ideal for astronomy fans, students, and educators.
From Apollo near-disasters to daring Soviet recoveries and modern shuttle emergencies, this hub ranks the 10 most dangerous missions in space history. Each entry links to in-depth posts that examine the technical failures, human decisions, and survival stories behind every perilous flight. Explore harrowing firsthand accounts, mission timelines, and lessons learned that reshaped space safety.
This post explores the Types of Pulsars, comparing young energetic pulsars, recycled millisecond pulsars, and magnetars by typical period, magnetic field strength, and emission band. It provides clear tables and explanations to help students and enthusiasts understand how pulsar properties arise from neutron-star physics and observational methods.
This post lists all 22 Apollo Missions with launch dates, crew rosters, primary objectives and outcomes, offering a clear, mission-by-mission reference for space enthusiasts, educators, and historians. Dive into the successes, failures, and milestones of NASA’s Apollo program to learn what each flight achieved and why it mattered to the history of space exploration.
Explore the 10 Mysteries of Interstellar Travel — a hub post that surveys the biggest unknowns from wormholes and faster-than-light theories to cosmic hazards and human survival between the stars. Each mystery links to a deep-dive article so you can follow the science, speculation, and open questions driving research and sci-fi imagination.
This comprehensive list presents all 101 known Saturn moons, each with discovery year, orbital distance, and diameter. Use the sortable table to compare major moons like Titan and Enceladus, and find historical discovery notes, classification, and links to missions and images — ideal for students, amateur astronomers, and researchers seeking quick reference data on Saturn’s satellite system.
A definitive, easy-to-scan list of all 11 Space Missions to Io, detailing each mission’s agency, launch year, and closest approach distance. Discover the spacecraft, timelines, and key discoveries that revealed Io’s extreme volcanism and its role in Jupiter system science.
Explore how space innovation shapes daily life in this hub post listing 10 space technologies we use every day. Each item links to a dedicated article explaining the tech, its space-program origins, and real-world examples—from GPS and satellite imagery to advanced materials and wireless communications. Learn why space R&D matters and how it quietly improves routines worldwide.
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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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