The question of which planet is closest to the sun seems like a simple geography question. Yet there turns out to be a surprising amount behind it. For although Mercury is the planet closest to the sun, it is NOT the hottest planet. Moreover, Mercury is difficult to see from Earth. In this blog, you will read [...]
It is the most expensive, powerful and sensitive observational instrument man has ever sent into space: the James Webb Space Telescope. But what exactly does the James Webb telescope do? And why is it so much more important than previous telescopes like Hubble? In this comprehensive blog, we dive into the technology, the mission, the discoveries [...]
Hoeveel planeten zijn er? Die vraag lijkt eenvoudig, maar het antwoord hangt sterk af van hoe je ‘planeet’ definieert. Zeg je acht, negen of duizenden? Het antwoord is zowel wetenschappelijk als cultureel interessant en de discussie over Pluto speelt daar een grote rol in. In deze blog leggen we uit hoeveel planeten er zijn in […]
Het klinkt bijna als sciencefiction, maar het is echt waar: Jupiter krimpt. De grootste planeet van ons zonnestelsel blijkt niet altijd zo geweest te zijn. 4,5 miljard jaar geleden was hij zelfs twee keer zo groot. En nog steeds is hij aan het samentrekken — langzaam maar gestaag. En dat is niet het enige wat […]
A roving black hole of a million solar masses: In a galaxy some 600 million light years away, astronomers have discovered something rare: a supermassive black hole that is not where it should be. Instead of resting neatly in the center of its galaxy - as almost all known black [...]
Auroras on Mars-it sounds like science fiction, but recently it has become hard reality. In March 2024, a unique event was captured by NASA's Perseverance rover: for the first time, aurora on a planet other than Earth has been photographed from the surface in visible light. Not ultraviolet or infrared, but a green glow that you can [...]
The universe is vast - there are estimated to be more than 100 billion stars in our Milky Way alone. That raises a fascinating question: what are the conditions for extraterrestrial life? In this blog, we dive into the latest findings from astronomers and astrobiologists, and explain what factors are essential for life [....]
On May 10, 2025, something remarkable will happen in the world of space travel: the Soviet lander Kosmos 482 will return to Earth after more than 50 years. The spacecraft was launched in 1972 as part of the ambitious Venera program, intended to explore Venus. However, due to a launch error, Kosmos 482 never made it out of [...].
May 2025 is once again the time for one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year: the Eta Aquarides 2025. This annual star shower offers night sky lovers a stunning spectacle. In this guide, you'll discover the best time to watch, why these meteors are so special, and how to best prepare. [...]
The k2-18b planet has become one of the most intriguing exoplanets in recent years. Not because we have found life there, but because scientists have detected traces that may indicate biological processes. What makes K2-18b so special? And how far along are we really in the search for life? In this blog, we dive [...]
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