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 [...]
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 [...].
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 [...]
When you will see the next planetary parade from the Netherlands, which planets participate, and at what time you should go outside.