Russell Deeks
Science writer
Russell Deeks is a freelance journalist specialising in science and technology. He has been an occasional contributor to BBC Sky at Night Magazine since 2006.
Recent articles by Russell Deeks
21 coolest things in space
Our pick of some of the coolest things in space that we know of.
A guide to the planets | Neptune
Despite being the farthest planet from the Sun, Neptune's winds blow stronger than any hurricane on Earth.
There's an ancient version of planet Earth hidden all around us. Here's how scientists found it
This mountaintop lab just fired a laser into the sky to talk to a distant spacecraft
Think you know where the Sun rises and sets? You may not have the full picture
A guide to the planets | Saturn
Saturn's rings make it the most eye-catching planet in the Solar System
How long it takes light from the Sun to reach Earth
The answer is either 8 minutes 20 seconds or thousands of years, depending on how you look at it!
Why Earth has seasons, and what causes them
How does Earth's orbit around the Sun cause the changes from spring to summer to autumn to winter?
Gallery | Venus
Facts about Venus and images of the hellish planet captured by astrophotographers.
Dark side of the Moon? There's no such thing. Here's why
Donut Earth
No, Jupiter isn't a failed star, despite what you may have heard. Here's why
10 closest stars to Earth, from red dwarfs to multi-systems and those invisible to the naked eye
Schumann resonances explained
Yes the Moon is rusting, and it's all Earth's fault
Fastest human-made objects ever built
Olympus Mons, largest volcano in the Solar System
How many people have died in space?
Another heatwave is coming this weekend. Are these the dog days of summer? And what does the phrase mean?
Why Earth is called 'Earth'
It's our home planet. But have you ever wondered where Earth got its name from?
A guide to the planets | Mercury
Mercury is the smallest of the planets in our Solar System and the closest to the Sun.
Dalton atomic theory
How astronauts keep clean and wash in space
