Starter Kits Archives | Filling Space

What do you need to set up an at-home astrophotography platform?

Editor December 7, 2019 astroguiding astronomical imaging astronomy astrophotography cameras equatorial mounts Robotics stargazing telescope platforms telescopes

Astrophotography is a rich and rewarding hobby, but the barrier to entry can be intimidating for beginners. The dizzying array of choices is a boon…

What are five books you should read about space philosophy?

Editor November 29, 2019 ethical challenges evolution Mars philosophy space colonies space colonization space exploration space settlement space travel Spaceflight

Have you ever pondered the philosophical implications of space travel? Do you want to read about it, but don’t know where to start? That’s why…

What are five spaceflight history books you should read?

Editor November 22, 2019 biographies history books Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Robert Goddard rocketry Sergei Korolev Spaceflight the Space Age Werner von Braun Willy Ley

There is no shortage of books covering the history of spaceflight. You can be forgiven for not knowing which ones are worth reading. To identify…

What are five great space science books you should read?

Nick Borroz November 7, 2019 astrobiology Astrophysics dark matter Johannes Kepler Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson Patrick Moore popular science space science the space race

It is difficult to start reading about a new topic. Especially with regards to outer space, the line between science and pseudoscience can be hard…