Daisy Dobrijevic
Recent articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Join your local amateur astronomy society! Our guide to societies in the UK and Ireland
Interested in joining an astronomical society? We've compiled a list of over 200 amateur astronomy societies and clubs across the UK and Ireland.
Chris Kraft, NASA pioneer, dies aged 95
Chris Kraft, NASA's first flight controller, has died aged 95. We take a look at Kraft's life and the significant role he played during NASA manned spaceflight operations.
Citizen science: anyone can be an space scientist
We take a look at the evolution of citizen science and how anyone can be a part of the exploration and study of the cosmos.
The secrets behind The Planets' special effects
How the special effects for The Planets television series with Professor Brian Cox were made, and what sets this documentary series apart from the rest.
In pictures | Apollo behind the scenes
View our gallery celebrating those involved in the Apollo programmes and the scientific milestones that the Moon landing missions achieved.
Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon?
NASA's Apollo 11 TV broadcast was witnessed by millions. We take a look at what it took to bring the moonlanding to television sets on Earth and how the world – 50 years on – has not forgotten.
The new UK mission to catch a comet
A new UK-led mission aims to analyse the most pristine comets entering our Solar System.
Never-before-seen detail revealed in Saturn's rings
New research using images captured during Cassini's dramatic Grand Finale manoeuvre in 2017 gives an unprecedented insight into the gas giant's beautiful ring system
The Mapping of the Moon
View our Moon map gallery celebrating 300 years of discovery and exploration of the lunar surface.
A history of the Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope has brought the beauty of the Universe to the masses, but for astronomers it has been a vital tool for making cosmological discoveries.
The best UK science festivals for astronomy
UK science festivals can be a great opportunity to attend talks and performances on astronomy, or to get together with like-minded people for a spot of stargazing.
UK and Ireland star parties: a guide to the best stargazing events
Star parties are a great way of meeting fellow stargazers. Find out which events are occurring near you, and when.
The Milky Way: facts about our home galaxy
Facts about the Milky Way and how exploration of the galaxy has led to some big discoveries in astronomy and cosmology.