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A grand total of 46 different spacecraft have been launched with the mission of exploring Venus. Being one of our…
Mars and Saturn are by far the two most popular planets that people like to see with a telescope. Mars…
It is mind-boggling to try to think how big some galaxies are. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way is about…
Astronomers estimate there are at least two trillion galaxies in the observable universe. That’s twelve zeroes by the way. Each…
The market for portable, beginner-friendly telescopes is extremely crowded. It is hard to figure out which model is a better…
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar system. As such, it has many characteristics that make it unique amongst…
Pluto was discovered in 1840, but its largest moon, Charon wasn’t discovered until 1978. Ever since Charon was discovered, some…
Telescope mounts are the most often overlooked feature beginners look at when choosing a telescope. But it is a critical…
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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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