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Superstar punchlines…

Superstar punchlines…

29th January 2021

Sometimes, we all need a little cheering and what could be better than some astronomy jokes?* *We take no responsibility for how bad these jokes are :) What did Mars say to Saturn? Give me a ring sometime! How do you organise a space party? You planet! What does a star win in a competi...

Let’s talk constellations!

Let’s talk constellations!

29th January 2021

You may have heard us mentioning constellations every so often, but what exactly is it and what do you need to look out for? A constellation is a recognised pattern of stars in the sky and the word is from the Latin constellacio, which means ‘a set of stars’. Fun fact for you, stars within on...

Best places to stargaze in Wales

Best places to stargaze in Wales

28th January 2021

Last time, we took you on a trip to the glorious countryside of Scotland and their best places to stargaze (all of which you can find right here). This time, we’re taking you on a virtual trek down to the scenic country of Wales, and their incredible stargazing spots. The best places to wrap...

Why should I name a star?

Why should I name a star?

27th January 2021

Naming a star can be an incredible gesture in many ways, it creates a lasting mark in the night sky which you can see whenever you need to. So what are the reasons people choose to name a star? Here’s just a few: Birthdays 🎁 - What better way to say ‘I’m so glad you were born’ then naming a sta...

When is the best time of year to stargaze?

When is the best time of year to stargaze?

27th January 2021

There’s something truly magical about being away from the city noise and lights, and escaping to one of the UK’s incredible Dark Sky Parks for a spot of stargazing. Firstly, what’s a dark sky park? If you want to see the stars in all their magnificent glory, then a Dark Sky Park is the best pl...

Best places to go stargazing in Scotland

Best places to go stargazing in Scotland

27th January 2021

_ “The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night.”_ ― Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance Nowadays, unless you are fortunate enough to live far away from any busy roads, towns and cities, it can be difficult to realise just how many stars...

10 things you never knew about space

10 things you never knew about space

26th January 2021

Want to up your space knowledge? Get more clued up on astronomy? Then look no further, we’ve got all the things you didn't know you needed to know right here… The sun is seriously huge - in fact, a million duplicates of our planet Earth would fit comfortably inside it… Space junk is...

Memorable moments in Space

Memorable moments in Space

25th January 2021

From the moment we entered the ‘space age’ back in the 1950’s, the adventures of space travel have been nothing less than incredible! The opportunity to be able to see our planet from a clearly new angle, the chance to learn about the moon, the atmosphere and of course, the stars themselves! Chec...

Save our Stars

Save our Stars

25th January 2021

There’s something quite magical when you’re out in the middle of nowhere, you look up and you see the stars in all their glory… so why do we not have the same effect when we see the night sky from home? Quite simply, it’s because of light pollution! What is light pollution? Light pollution i...

#SaveTheExpanse 😇 5 Reasons to start watching the cult Sci Fi show!

#SaveTheExpanse 😇 5 Reasons to start watching the cult Sci Fi show!

Here at Star Name Registry, we love ourselves some science fiction! Considering we spend our days naming a star for each customer that comes to visit our website. Whenever we dedicate a star, name a star, or register a star we always have our eye on the expanse that is outer space. And speaking of...

🚨BLOODCURDLING DISCOVERY! 🚨 The EU’s Space Agency locate the BIGGEST and most TERRIFYING Black Hole EVER! 🤯😱😭

🚨BLOODCURDLING DISCOVERY! 🚨 The EU’s Space Agency locate the BIGGEST and most TERRIFYING Black Hole EVER! 🤯😱😭

Here at Star Name Registry, we love that the stars shine brightly for Billions of years. Yet eventually, every star runs out of its hydrogen fuel and may become a Black Hole! So, if you thought the travelling through the universe would be safe? Think again! Yet, while regular Black Holes are sca...

Stephen Hawking – A mini biography

Stephen Hawking – A mini biography

16th March 2018

A few days ago, the world lost one of its most treasured scientists, Stephen Hawking. In honour of his achievements and in memory of his life, we at Star Name Registry have decided to do mini biography of the man. Early Life Hawking was born on the 8th of January 1942 during the height of Wo...

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