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The 5 Best Destinations for Stargazing in Jordan
Jordan is one of the best destinations in the world to see the stars. If you want to go stargazing in Jordan, here are the five best places.
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How to Visit NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Do you love NASA? Curious about the future of space exploration? Just an uber-nerd like me who wants to visit all of the space destinations possible? A visit to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has to be on your list! As part of my trip to Space Camp, I had the chance to visit NASA Marshall. In addition to the visitor center, you can take a bus tour to see some of the workspaces where NASA employees are building the next generation of rockets and help astronauts aboard the ISS. If you want to visit NASA Marshall, here’s what you need to know. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, U.S.…
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Space Shuttle Endeavour: History, Interesting Facts & How to Visit
In the United States, we’re lucky to have a lot of opportunities to interact with our national heritage in space. To help inspire future generations to support NASA and explore space, many amazing relics and artifacts from the different eras of NASA exploration are visible to the public at museums across the country. This includes Saturn V rockets, Apollo Command Modules and Space Shuttles. One such shuttle you can see in person is the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which document a unique chapter in American spaceflight. The five remaining Space Shuttle are on permanent display from coast to coast. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know to visit…
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The 17 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Iceland This Winter
If you’ve never seen the northern lights before, Iceland is a great, accessible destination for your first experience. If you have seen the northern lights before but not in Iceland, there’s no place quite like it. In short, everyone will enjoy seeing the northern lights in Iceland, which might be why it’s one of the best places on the planet for seeing the aurora! Iceland is home to fascinating geologic formations, welcoming locals (as long as you are a respectful visitor), and stunning natural experiences. The aurora borealis or northern lights are near the top of the list of what draws people to visit Iceland, and you’re not alone in wanting to…
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The 10 Best Gifts for Future Space Tourists
Know someone who LOVES space? These are the best space gifts for anyone who loves the night sky or wants to be a space tourist someday.
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Vandenberg Launch Viewing: How to See a Rocket Launch in California
Want to see a rocket launch in California? Here's what to know to plan a Vandenberg launch viewing in Lompoc and the Santa Maria Valley.
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10 Astronomy Events in the November Night Sky (2020)
As winter approaches, get out and see the stars. Here are astronomical events in the November night sky from meteors to comets, and more.
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The 4 Best Places to See the Southern Lights in Patagonia
Learn where to see the southern lights in Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, the Falkland Islands, or South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
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The 17 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Norway This Winter
When you think of where you can see the northern lights, where do you picture yourself? For most people, the answer is Norway! The first major northern lights destination in the world, Norway has warmly welcomed visitors in the cold winter months with the promise of seeing the aurora. If you’re considering or planning a trip to Norway to see the northern lights, you’ve come to the right place. There are lots of resources out there (Norway is still a popular place to see the aurora!), but we’ve distilled it all down to give you exactly what you need, and no extra fluff. Read on to learn about when you can…
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The 15 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Honolulu
For most people a Hawaii vacation means beaches and sunshine. By night, the sky is dark and here are the best spots for stargazing in Honolulu.
