Rod Pyle’s Destination Moon: The Apollo Missions in the Astronauts’ Own Words offers an introduction to the Apollo era.

Constellations are a good place to start in stargazing, and Atlas of the Constellations by Giles Sparrow is an accessible guide for finding your way around the sky.

Do you want to check out the stars, but feel overwhelmed by all the information out there? Then start right at the beginning. With straightforward star charts online, stargazing is becoming more and more accessible.

Known as Helios to the Greeks, and Sol to the Romans, the Sun is the brightest object in the Earth’s sky.

Despite the idea being rather frightening, there are currently no known NEOs set to impact the Earth.

Neptune is the major planet most distant from the Sun, famous for its speedy winds and deep blue color.

Known since ancient times, Saturn is the Solar System’s second largest planet, with its famous rings making for incredible viewing and learning.

Known since antiquity, Mercury is the smallest and hottest planet in the Solar System, making for both interesting viewing and learning.

Astronomy quizzes make interesting lesson plans for those curious about the solar system and beyond.

What are the differences between these terms? A quick introduction to meteors, meteoroids and meteorites.