space
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‘SpaceEngine’ Is Your Ticket to Exploring the Universe
Real space exploration takes a long time. Pluto is roughly 10 years away from Earth, given you’re travelling on a speedy ship like New Horizons. The nearest planet outside our solar system, however, is about four lightyears away, which means it would take about 81,000 years to reach by New Horizons speeds. You’d need to…
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10 Morally Grey Sci-Fi Shows to Watch After ‘Andor’
I might just be speaking for myself here, but Andor, the just-ended series from Disney+, reignited a bit of the passion for Star Wars that had been dulled by a run of entirely competent and entertaining movies and miniseries that, nonetheless, began to feel like empty calories. The franchise doesn’t strictly require strong messages and…
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How to Watch the Meteor Showers Over Australian Skies This Weekend
Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend with two more meteor showers set to be visible from Australia. Brought to our attention by The Guardian, the Piscis Austrinids, the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will all be visible this week. While the Piscis Austrinids put on a show on Thursday night, the…
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Our Guide to Mastering the Perfect Stargazing Weekend in Australia
Everything you need to know about making the most of a stargazing weekend away based on lessons learnt during a trip to Bilpin, NSW.