Beyond The Stars

From asteroid threats to earth and telescope reviews to space tourism and life on other planets, we invite you to join us and help us unearth the mysteries that are looming just beyond our atmosphere.

Alien

Alien Hunters: Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

For hundreds of years as a race we humans have focused on the search for life on other planets. In more recent times however, the money needed to fund these research projects has begun to run dry but there is hope for the future of alien hunting. Professional hunters of artificial intelligence are facing many struggles in this day and age…

Solar eclipse in the sky

Solar Eclipse vs Lunar Eclipse: Are You Ready For The Next One?

Do you want to watch one of the coolest and rarest sights ever? Solar and lunar eclipses are known for their uniqueness and the awe they bring to people around the world. But do you know the difference (beyond the obvious) between a lunar eclipse vs solar eclipse? In this article, we’ll discuss the differences and similarities between solar and lunar eclipses. We also let you know how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse…

Comet ISON

Comet ISON 2013: What Really Happened?

In case you missed it, there was some hullabaloo in the astronomy sector in 2013 around Comet ISON, but for those of us who are less astronomically inclined the reason for this excitement is often overlooked. Formally known as C/2012 S1 the Comet ISON could have made history by being the brightest comet that Earth has ever seen. Below we will take a look at the discovery of the comet, where it came from and what really happened…

Planet: The Details on Space Tourism

An Out of this World Guide to Space Tourism

Commercial space travel is making it possible for anyone (even you!) to travel to space! How cool is that?! There is a catch though, it’ll cost you millions of dollars. Not a problem, right…

How Much Does a Good Telescope Cost: telescope

How Much Does A Good Telescope Cost?

Stargazing got your head spinning? Telescopes are pricey and complex instruments, so you want to make sure you get one that you can operate and that will meet your needs. Depending on the type of scope that you buy and your skill level, you’ll be able to use it to see and identify different objects in the sky. Read on to eliminate any confusion you may have before buying a telescope…

Earth: B612 Foundation

B612 Foundation: Saving The Human Race

Ever wonder if the human race will get wiped out like the dinosaurs? Perhaps there’s a way we can prevent it. The B612 Foundation is a foundation focused on building, launching and operating a space telescope with the intent of monitoring threatening asteroids. Below we will take a look at the story behind the foundation, the mission of the foundation, the B612 foundation goals and how you can get involved…

Asteroid

Asteroid 2012 DA14 May Knock Out Your Phone Reception

Are you afraid the big asteroid is going to hit the earth this Friday? That sure would put a kink in your weekend plans, right? Well, an asteroid named 2012 DA14 is scheduled to fly past Earth this Friday, but is not expected to impact Earth as was once thought. This will be the closest an asteroid will come to earth since astronomers have began to conduct regular sky surveys. The asteroid will be so close that some researchers are suggesting that it could possibly take out telecommunications satellites that we rely on…

Satellite dish

Is it Possible that Life Exists on Other Planets?

The possibility that life may exist on other planets is something which has long fascinated the world and managed to bring together groups of individuals that would otherwise never even think of intermingling. From scientific researchers to crackpot conspiracy theorists there are so many theories out there that center on the possibility of life on Earth that many people devote their lives to proving or disproving the theory. There seems to be one common thread for all of these diverse groups of people; however, where some may believe that life on other planets consists of little green men and others believe that life on other planets consists of human like beings, the common thread for each of these groups is the presence of intelligent life forms on a planet other than Earth….

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