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Electrons within atoms exist in discrete energy levels. They can move up and down energy levels by absorbing or emitting a photo.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/learn-some-a-level-physics-energy-levels-in-atoms","title":"Learn Some A-Level Physics: Energy Levels in Atoms","summary":"Electrons within atoms exist in discrete energy levels. They can move up and down energy levels by absorbing or emitting a photo.","date_modified":"2026-09-05T19:09:04Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/heliocentrism---the-sun-is-at-the-centre-not-the-earth","html_content":"

In the modern day we know that Earth is not the centre of our solar system, an idea that is known as geocentrism. We certainly know that Earth is not the centre of our Universe as was thought so for many, many years. The...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/heliocentrism---the-sun-is-at-the-centre-not-the-earth","title":"Heliocentrism - \"The Sun is at the centre, not the Earth!\"","summary":"In the modern day we know that Earth is not the centre of our solar system, an idea that is known as geocentrism. We certainly know that Earth is not the centre of our Universe as was thought so for many, many years. The...","date_modified":"2026-09-05T13:45:03Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/learn-some-a-level-physics-the-photoelectric-effect","html_content":"

What is the photoelectric effect?

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There is something deeply humbling about looking up at a clear, dark sky. The instant you step outside and trace the glowing band of the Milky Way or spot the subtle shine of a distant planet, the noise of daily life mel...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/a-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-how-to-get-into-stargazing-and-unlock-the-nig","title":"A Beginner’s Guide: How to Get Into Stargazing ","summary":"There is something deeply humbling about looking up at a clear, dark sky. The instant you step outside and trace the glowing band of the Milky Way or spot the subtle shine of a distant planet, the noise of daily life mel...","date_modified":"2026-09-04T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/learn-some-a-level-physics-particle-interactions","html_content":"

Particle exchange

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Do you remember the last time you stepped outside, looked up and were in complete awe of the Universe?

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Before reading this do you know about atomic structure?

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Back on Monday 8th June this year we were asked to provide our stargazing services at Blyth Hall by the lovely Will & Anastasia.

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Before reading this make sure you know about particles:

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Step out on any clear night. In fact, step out on a winters night (longer nights). Find Polaris - the north star. It's simple to find, just use the constellations of Ursa Major or Cassiopeia as it shows in the diagram be...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/how-the-night-sky-disproves-flat-earth","title":"How the night sky disproves Flat Earth","summary":"Step out on any clear night. In fact, step out on a winters night (longer nights). Find Polaris - the north star. It's simple to find, just use the constellations of Ursa Major or Cassiopeia as it shows in the diagram be...","date_modified":"2026-08-28T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/stargazing-in-the-new-forest","html_content":"

Coming up in September and October we will be back in the New Forest for another stargazing evening on behalf of our partner Experience Hampshire.

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Make sure you have read our previous blogs about atoms and particles.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/learn-some-a-level-physics---hadrons-and-leptons","title":"Learn Some A-Level Physics - Hadrons and Leptons","summary":"Make sure you have read our previous blogs about atoms and particles.","date_modified":"2026-08-27T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/planets-exoplanets","html_content":"

How many planets are there in our solar system?

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/planets-exoplanets","title":"Planets & Exoplanets","summary":"How many planets are there in our solar system?","date_modified":"2026-08-26T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/a-level-physics---antiparticles-and-photons","html_content":"

Have you read about atomic structure and stable and unstable particles?

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/a-level-physics---antiparticles-and-photons","title":"Learn Some A-Level Physics - Antiparticles and Photons","summary":"Have you read about atomic structure and stable and unstable particles?","date_modified":"2026-08-26T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/the-night-sky-in-september","html_content":"

September is just around the corner. Longer nights are creeping in and by the end of next month its dark by 8pm again.

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You need to understand atomic structure first - click here before reading on if you haven't read the blog about atoms already.

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On Friday 21st August 2026 at the Swan Theatre Worcester I was on stage for the very first time, alongside two of my wonderful colleagues from NOVA Astro & Earth.

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Where to start?

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/a-level-physics---particles-radiation---part-1","title":"Learn Some A-Level Physics - Atomic Structure","summary":"Where to start?","date_modified":"2026-08-24T14:42:29Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/astronomy-for-beginners","html_content":"

When it comes to astronomy, where do you start?

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/astronomy-for-beginners","title":"Astronomy For Beginners","summary":"When it comes to astronomy, where do you start?","date_modified":"2026-08-17T11:55:59Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-reflect-orbitals-idea-is-moronic","html_content":"

The Perils of \"Sunlight on Demand\": Why Reflective Orbitals Idea is not only a dangerous one but a stupid one!

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-reflect-orbitals-idea-is-moronic","title":"Why Reflect Orbital's Idea is moronic! ","summary":"The Perils of \"Sunlight on Demand\": Why Reflective Orbitals Idea is not only a dangerous one but a stupid one!","date_modified":"2026-08-16T19:06:07Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/from-the-death-for-giant-stars-comes-the-material-to-make-you","html_content":"

Forged in Fire: How the Elements in Your Body Were Born Inside Dying Stars

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/from-the-death-for-giant-stars-comes-the-material-to-make-you","title":"From the death of giant stars comes the material to make you!","summary":"Forged in Fire: How the Elements in Your Body Were Born Inside Dying Stars","date_modified":"2026-08-15T14:08:46Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/partial-solar-eclipse-2026---12th-august","html_content":"

So today was the day! The UK had a partial solar eclipse where 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon and the next time won't be until 2090!

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/partial-solar-eclipse-2026---12th-august","title":"Partial Solar Eclipse 2026 - 12th August","summary":"So today was the day! The UK had a partial solar eclipse where 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon and the next time won't be until 2090!","date_modified":"2026-08-12T21:05:24Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/origins---live-theatre-show","html_content":"

ORIGINS is a breathtaking live theatre experience that takes you on an unforgettable journey through space and time — from the explosive birth of the universe to the remarkable story of Earth today.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/origins---live-theatre-show","title":"ORIGINS - Live Theatre Show","summary":"ORIGINS is a breathtaking live theatre experience that takes you on an unforgettable journey through space and time — from the explosive birth of the universe to the remarkable story of Earth today.","date_modified":"2026-08-11T20:05:24Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/solar-eclipse-peak-of-the-perseids","html_content":"

This coming Wednesday (12th August 2026) is a day that will be hosting two incredible astronomical phenomena.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/solar-eclipse-peak-of-the-perseids","title":"Solar Eclipse & Peak of the Perseids","summary":"This coming Wednesday (12th August 2026) is a day that will be hosting two incredible astronomical phenomena.","date_modified":"2026-08-10T13:31:59Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-choose-a-private-guided-stargazing-experience","html_content":"

The Ultimate Guide to a Stargazing Experience in the UK: What to See & What We Plan For Your Night Under the Stars

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-choose-a-private-guided-stargazing-experience","title":"Why Choose a Private Guided Stargazing Experience?","summary":"The Ultimate Guide to a Stargazing Experience in the UK: What to See & What We Plan For Your Night Under the Stars","date_modified":"2026-08-06T12:54:49Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/what-are-you-missing-above-your-head","html_content":"

Why a Guided Stargazing Tour Changes How You See the Night Sky!

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/what-are-you-missing-above-your-head","title":"What Are You Missing Above Your Head? ","summary":"Why a Guided Stargazing Tour Changes How You See the Night Sky!","date_modified":"2026-08-05T12:54:53Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/what-is-nova-stargazing-expert-uk-guide","html_content":"

Unveil the Wonders of the Night Sky

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/what-is-nova-stargazing-expert-uk-guide","title":"What Is NOVA Stargazing? Expert UK Guide","summary":"Unveil the Wonders of the Night Sky","date_modified":"2026-08-04T22:49:52Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/perseids-are-back","html_content":"

One of the best meteor showers is back - the Perseids.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/perseids-are-back","title":"Perseids are back!","summary":"One of the best meteor showers is back - the Perseids.","date_modified":"2026-07-26T21:58:17Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/exoplanets","html_content":"

For thousands of years, humanity has looked up at the night sky and asked the question: Are we alone in the universe?

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/exoplanets","title":"Exoplanets","summary":"For thousands of years, humanity has looked up at the night sky and asked the question: Are we alone in the universe?","date_modified":"2026-07-11T20:42:06Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-you-might-not-be-the-star-sign-you-think-you-are","html_content":"

First of all, let's call out the elephant in the room. Whilst it might be nice to think that the planets and stars affect our lives beyond the series of events that led to humans even being in the universe in the first p...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/why-you-might-not-be-the-star-sign-you-think-you-are","title":"Why your star sign may be wrong.","summary":"First of all, let's call out the elephant in the room. Whilst it might be nice to think that the planets and stars affect our lives beyond the series of events that led to humans even being in the universe in the first p...","date_modified":"2026-07-02T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/messier-1---the-supernova-crab","html_content":"

Let's learn in depth about Messier 1 - the famous Crab Nebula!

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/messier-1---the-supernova-crab","title":"Messier 1 - The Supernova Crab ","summary":"Let's learn in depth about Messier 1 - the famous Crab Nebula!","date_modified":"2026-06-30T22:40:18Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-skywatcher-skywatcher-explorer-250pds","html_content":"

We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS with an EQ6i GOTO Wi-Fi EQ Mount. You will also find links throughout this bl...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-skywatcher-skywatcher-explorer-250pds","title":"Pros and Cons of the Skywatcher Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS ","summary":"We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS with an EQ6i GOTO Wi-Fi EQ Mount. You will also find links throughout this bl...","date_modified":"2026-06-27T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/messier-82-in-a-new-light","html_content":"

Today (26th June 2026), NASA & ESA released a brand new image of the Cigar Galaxy - \"Messier 82\" from the NIRcam (Near infrared camera) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/messier-82-in-a-new-light","title":"Messier 82 in a new light","summary":"Today (26th June 2026), NASA & ESA released a brand new image of the Cigar Galaxy - \"Messier 82\" from the NIRcam (Near infrared camera) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).","date_modified":"2026-06-26T16:58:58Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-celestron-advanced-vx-11-sct-telescope","html_content":"

We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Celestron 11\" SCT. You will also find links throughout this blog for various items which will take you t...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-celestron-advanced-vx-11-sct-telescope","title":"Pros and Cons of the Celestron Advanced VX 11\" SCT Telescope","summary":"We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Celestron 11\" SCT. You will also find links throughout this blog for various items which will take you t...","date_modified":"2026-06-22T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/best-things-to-see-with-an-optical-telescope","html_content":"

We have been visually observing celestial objects through telescopes for nearly 4 years now, so lets go through the very best things you can see in the night sky with a telescope:

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/best-things-to-see-with-an-optical-telescope","title":"Best things to see with an optical telescope","summary":"We have been visually observing celestial objects through telescopes for nearly 4 years now, so lets go through the very best things you can see in the night sky with a telescope:","date_modified":"2026-06-20T22:57:12Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-the-photoelectric-effect","html_content":"

Shine light of a high enough energy/frequency radiation (typically UV) onto the surface of a metal, and it will instantly emit electrons (known as photoelectrons). Atoms bonded in metals contain free electrons, those are...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-the-photoelectric-effect","title":"Physics Thursday: The Photoelectric Effect","summary":"Shine light of a high enough energy/frequency radiation (typically UV) onto the surface of a metal, and it will instantly emit electrons (known as photoelectrons). Atoms bonded in metals contain free electrons, those are...","date_modified":"2026-06-18T18:50:22Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-celestron-nexstar-evolution-6-sct","html_content":"

We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Celestron 6\" SCT which was the first telescope we every owned.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/pros-and-cons-of-the-celestron-nexstar-evolution-6-sct","title":"Pros and Cons of the Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6 SCT","summary":"We have owned and used a variety of telescopes since we began operating in 2022. Below are the pros and cons of the Celestron 6\" SCT which was the first telescope we every owned.","date_modified":"2026-06-17T22:17:55Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-photons---the-energy-of-life","html_content":"

Let's start by talking about photons.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-photons---the-energy-of-life","title":"Physics Thursday: Photons - The Energy of Life","summary":"Let's start by talking about photons.","date_modified":"2026-06-04T19:14:31Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-the-strong-nuclear-force-nuclear-decay","html_content":"

Last time on Physics Thursday we looked at atomic structure. This week we are going to look at one of the fundamental forces and a particular type of physics that is happening in an abundance at the centre of stars.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-the-strong-nuclear-force-nuclear-decay","title":"Physics Thursday: The Strong Nuclear Force & Nuclear Decay ","summary":"Last time on Physics Thursday we looked at atomic structure. This week we are going to look at one of the fundamental forces and a particular type of physics that is happening in an abundance at the centre of stars.","date_modified":"2026-05-28T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/stargazing-in-brecon-beacons","html_content":"

On Sunday 24th May we returned to Brecon t go stargazing again with one of our most regular customers, an incredible family from Swansea who we have been stargazing with annually both during the summer and winter.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/stargazing-in-brecon-beacons","title":"Stargazing in Brecon Beacons","summary":"On Sunday 24th May we returned to Brecon t go stargazing again with one of our most regular customers, an incredible family from Swansea who we have been stargazing with annually both during the summer and winter.","date_modified":"2026-05-26T17:27:12Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/june-stargazing-highlights","html_content":"

The midway point of the year is fast approaching and next month there are some truly incredible sights to see as we go deeper into summer stargazing.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/june-stargazing-highlights","title":"June stargazing highlights","summary":"The midway point of the year is fast approaching and next month there are some truly incredible sights to see as we go deeper into summer stargazing.","date_modified":"2026-05-24T13:02:01Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-atomic-structure","html_content":"

Physics is a huge part of astronomy and it's a fascinating subject to learn about as it impacts us all whether we are aware of that or not.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/physics-thursday-atomic-structure","title":"Physics Thursday: Atomic Structure","summary":"Physics is a huge part of astronomy and it's a fascinating subject to learn about as it impacts us all whether we are aware of that or not.","date_modified":"2026-05-21T19:11:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/summer-stargazing-sights","html_content":"

There is a unique magic to summer stargazing. Unlike the bone-chilling nights of winter, summer invites us to linger outside in just a t-shirt, waiting for twilight to drop into a deep, velvety black.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/summer-stargazing-sights","title":"Summer Stargazing Sights","summary":"There is a unique magic to summer stargazing. Unlike the bone-chilling nights of winter, summer invites us to linger outside in just a t-shirt, waiting for twilight to drop into a deep, velvety black.","date_modified":"2026-05-19T15:52:42Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/what-might-i-see-on-a-nova-stargazing-experience","html_content":"

A question we often get asked is exactly this. So below are the celestial goodies that we often observe on a night when our customers come stargazing with us.

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","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/%E2%9C%A8-best-stargazing-gifts-for-him-or-her","title":"✨ Best Stargazing Gifts for Him or Her","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-05-15T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/galaxies-spotted-during-galaxy-season-2026-so-far","html_content":"

We are in the peak of galaxy season in 2026 and this year we have been focusing on galaxies we couldn't see before but now can thanks to an incredible piece of new equipment, suggested to us by a follower on Facebook who...

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Between the end of March and November every year the constellation of Lyra takes a trip across the night sky.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/a-ghost-in-lyra","title":"A ghost in Lyra","summary":"Between the end of March and November every year the constellation of Lyra takes a trip across the night sky.","date_modified":"2026-04-26T20:01:31Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/the-iris-of-the-king","html_content":"

Hidden within the constellation Cepheus is a stunning and sometimes underrated nebula known as the 'Iris Nebula'. The star at the centre of the nebula is quite bright but the nebulosity around the star only starts to rev...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/the-iris-of-the-king","title":"The Iris of the King","summary":"Hidden within the constellation Cepheus is a stunning and sometimes underrated nebula known as the 'Iris Nebula'. The star at the centre of the nebula is quite bright but the nebulosity around the star only starts to rev...","date_modified":"2026-04-24T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/globular-clusters-a-plenty","html_content":"

Between May and August is when the highest amount of Globular clusters are visible in the night sky.

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/globular-clusters-a-plenty","title":"Globular Clusters A Plenty!","summary":"Between May and August is when the highest amount of Globular clusters are visible in the night sky.","date_modified":"2026-04-23T21:37:15Z"},{"id":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/interacting-galaxies","html_content":"

Galaxy interactions are happening all over the universe due to gravitational interactions. Gravity wants to pull matter and its mass together and this happens over millions, if not billions of years. The image below show...

","url":"https://novastargazing.co.uk/blog-and-socials/f/interacting-galaxies","title":"Interacting Galaxies","summary":"Galaxy interactions are happening all over the universe due to gravitational interactions. Gravity wants to pull matter and its mass together and this happens over millions, if not billions of years. The image below show...","date_modified":"2026-04-21T18:00:00Z"}]}