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 [...]
The Venus Saturn conjunction April 2025 is a rare and beautiful phenomenon in the early sky. On April 24, 2025, around 45 minutes before sunrise, Venus, Saturn AND the crescent moon will appear close together in the east. This unique conjunction is not only visually impressive, but also a perfect time to learn more about [...]
The Lyrids meteor shower in 2025 is one of the oldest known meteor showers and returns every year around April 16-25. The peak falls on the night of April 21-22. For anyone interested in stargazing, this is a prime opportunity to see dozens of shooting stars per hour - without a telescope. In this [...]
Observing M3 star cluster in April: this is how to find this deep-sky classic Observing M3 star cluster in April is one of the most beautiful challenges for both novice and advanced observers. M3 is a globular cluster of more than 500,000 stars and is more than 11 billion years old. In April, it stands favorably in the sky, [...].
For the first time ever, the Neptune aurora has been observed - not by accident, but thanks to a collaboration between the most powerful space telescopes ever built: Hubble and James Webb. What you see in the photo on the right is not visual interference, but a combination of visible light and infrared data. Together, they suddenly bring an enigmatic, icy world to [...].
Solar eclipse 2025 is a rare phenomenon you don't want to miss-the next one won't be visible in the Netherlands and Belgium until 2135! On March 29, 2025, the Moon will slide in front of the Sun, blocking part of the sunlight and making the Sun look like a crescent. In some areas, up to 93% of the [...]
A photo Earth that makes history A photo Earth taken from space offers a perspective that transcends our everyday view of the world. Since the first recordings of Earth by spacecraft, these images have not only inspired us, but also provided crucial insights about our planet and its place in the universe. On [...]
Imagine this: you look up at the starry sky and discover something extraordinary. Not an ordinary star or planet, but a perfect ring of light. This is not magic, but an extraordinary physical phenomenon we call an einstein ring. Recently, the Euclid Space Telescope captured a rare specimen of this near the galaxy NGC 6505. But what is [...]
A new asteroid that could potentially strike Earth in 2032 was discovered on Dec. 27, 2024. The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has an estimated diameter between 40 and 90 meters and belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). According to NASA and ESA calculations, there is a 2.3% chance that this space chunk [...]
The night sky in January 2025 offers an impressive astronomical phenomenon: an extraordinary planetary alignment. This spectacular spectacle, in which six planets are visible almost in a perfect line, is an opportunity not to be missed. Later in February, Mercury joins this celestial parade, bringing the total to seven visible planets. This phenomenon [...]
2024 was an exciting year for astronomy and telescopes. Smart technologies, groundbreaking discoveries and a growing interest in stargazing have changed the landscape of astronomy. As we look forward to 2025, let's take a look back at the trends that have characterized the past year and look ahead to what stargazers can expect. Looking back at 2024: what has [...]
Imagine this: you dig in your garden and find a stone. How old do you think it is? A hundred years? A thousand? What if that stone is older than the oldest book, the oldest animal - even older than the mountains? That raises a bigger question: how old is the earth really? That seemingly [...]
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