A proposed experiment will create the coldest point in the known universe. It will slow down gas particles until they are almost motionless, bringing them just a billionth of a degree above absolute zero. Read absolute zero
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My Favourite Android App for #Stargazing
Just a quick share. This is the link to “Sky Map” (formerly Google Sky Map). It’s long been our favourite app because it’s quick and simple to use and great for beginners and experts alike. Point your phone and find astronomical objects. Red light option – For preserving your night vision. Simple search function that […]
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Community Work
Astro Ventures is a social enterprise and therefore we’re committed to giving back to the community. Our ultimate goal is to provide free of charge astronomy sessions to local schools and children’s groups. Hopefully, we’ll be able to do this by building up a pot of money from our ticket sales, but we’re also looking […]
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Stars and Where To See Them
You can stargaze anywhere if you have clear skies, simply stop what you’re doing and look up. A cheap set of binoculars will really open the skies up for you and buying a telescope is usually the start of a life-long obsession. Dark sky discovery sites, like our Dark Sky Discovery Observatory at Battlesteads, and […]
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