Back to Article List Astro for Kids: Why are planets round? Gravity, mass and centrifugal force all contribute to the final shape of a planet.

These are the best telescopes for kids, selected by the expert editors and observers at Astronomy Magazine.

Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. Why do Uranus and other planets have rings around them? (Lesedi, 6, Soweto, South Africa) ...

This “parade of planets” hasn’t been seen from Earth since 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2040.

Why do we think there is a possible planet X? – Courtney, Year 5, Victoria Hi Courtney, what a great question! Our Solar System is a pretty busy place. There are millions of objects moving ...

The best telescopes for kids will wow young stargazers, from inexpensive reflectors to lightweight smart telescopes that are fully automatic, these are our top recommendations.

Our picks for the best space books for kids will add science and diverse titles to youngsters' libraries.