Jane Green
Astronomy writer
Jane Green is an astronomy writer and speaker, and author of the Haynes Astronomy Manual.
Recent articles by Jane Green
The story of Ptolemy, the ancient astronomer who shaped our view of the cosmos for centuries
A guide to rings around planets and across the Solar System
Our Solar System is full of rings, and not just around the planets.
The story of the Skylab space station
We look back at the troubles and triumphs of the USA’s trailblazing space station.
Complete guide to the phases of the Moon
A guide to the phases of the Moon, and why its appearance changes night after night from crescent to gibbous and back again.
How astronomers photographed the Milky Way's central black hole
The story of how 8 telescopes came together to capture the shadow of Sagittarius A*.
How to navigate the night sky like an astronomer
Understanding the celestial sphere and night-sky coordinates is a big step on your journey to becoming a proficient stargazer.
A guide to dwarf planet Ceres
Discover the Asteroid Belt dwarf planet, and the story of how it was discovered.
Astronomers you should know | Johannes Kepler
Who was Johannes Kepler and what did he discover? Find out in our guide to the revolutionary German astronomer.
Things in heaven and Earth: a look at astronomy in literature
To mark the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on 21 December 2020, we've taken a look at astronomy in poems, plays and philosophy through the ages.
How to cope with isolation | Lessons from a space doctor in Antarctica
Isolation can be tough, as Doctor Beth Healey well knows. She spoke to us about her year-long spell in Antarctica conducting research for the European Space Agency.
A guide to the ice giants Uranus and Neptune
How the space probe Voyager 2 made Uranus and Neptune a little less mysterious.
2 July 2019 total solar eclipse: dates, times, locations
Find out when this summer's total solar eclipse is taking place and where you need to be to see totality.
Apollo 11 on TV: how NASA filmed the moonlanding
Footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the surface of the Moon is now iconic. But have you ever wondered how that footage was captured and broadcast live?
Impacting Jupiter: the story of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The momentous collision of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 into Jupiter, and how it changed our view of the gas giant planet.