Astronomy

← Part I: from the Tower of Babel to Tsiolkovsky’s dream Part II: how a Dream Became an Engineering Calculation ⟶ Chapter 13. The major engineering dead ends: why aren’t we in orbit yet? The turn of the millennium brought not just an understanding of the underlying physics, but also a harsh collision with the […]

← Part I: from the Tower of Babel to Tsiolkovsky’s dream Part III: The Space Elevator in the 21st Century ⟶ We’re continuing our investigation into the space elevator. Chapter 8. Down to Earth: Yuri Artsutanov’s revolutionary reversal The concept Konstantin Tsiolkovsky proposed in 1895 had one fundamental weakness: it assumed building the tower from […]

← Part II: how a Dream Became an Engineering Calculation Part III: The Space Elevator in the 21st Century ⟶ Dear readers! Today’s piece isn’t a typical article — it’s a full investigation. We’ve already crossed into the second quarter of the 21st century. Once-unimaginable technologies are within reach, and we’re preparing for a flight […]

In early 2026 astronomers announced the discovery of a new comet that could become one of the most exciting sky events of the year. The object, ☄️ Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is currently racing toward the Sun on an extremely steep orbit and may put on a dramatic show for observers—if it survives its perilous […]

Moon is the best object for beginner observers and not only for them. Its close location to the Earth allows stargazers to use not too expensive telescopes and even binoculars. Moreover, you can see the biggest sights with the naked eye. Therefore, can you imagine that having a powerful telescope, you can see the famous […]