Why we exist
Space is enormous, and most explanations sit at one of two extremes: dense enough to require a physics degree, or so simplified that the interesting parts disappear. We want to offer a third path.
deepinthe.space is a public educational project for the generally curious: adults who want a calm introduction, children who ask very good questions, and anyone who has ever looked at the night sky and wanted a little more context. We start with wonder, then add the evidence.
The site is currently non-monetized. If that changes, we will say so clearly and keep editorial independence separate from commercial pressure.
What we make
Interactive views
An animated solar system and a dedicated Proxima Centauri system view, designed to make scale, motion, and relationships easier to feel.
Plain-language field notes
Planet pages that separate what has been measured from what is still unknown, with links to the underlying research.
A path to the sources
NASA catalogues, mission archives, and peer-reviewed papers are linked directly, so readers can go deeper when they are ready.
Founder
Work in progress
The founder profile is currently being prepared and will be added soon.
Based in Switzerland · Working in English
How we work
Curiosity first
Every page begins with something a person might actually wonder: How far is that? What would it feel like? What do we actually know?
Honest uncertainty
We distinguish measurements from models, confirmed planets from candidates, and what is known from what is still being investigated.
Clarity, not coldness
Accuracy does not require a dry voice. The interface stays calm and the language stays human, so the universe remains inviting.
Editorial principles
- Accuracy over certainty theatre. We say “candidate” when a planet is still a candidate, and we date our summaries.
- Sources are part of the story. Claims about planets, missions, and missions’ data link to the relevant catalogues or papers.
- Corrections are welcome. If something is wrong, tell us. We will correct it and, where useful, note what changed.
- Accessible by default. Semantic markup, keyboard support, readable contrast, and reduced-motion support are part of the build.
- No hype, no fear. A planet in a habitable zone is not a promise of life; a flare is not a verdict on habitability.
- Independence. Educational content is not for sale. Any future funding will be disclosed and kept separate from editorial decisions.
Vision
A public resource that feels like a good conversation: welcoming to a child, useful to a parent, and still worth reading for someone who already knows the basics. A place where the universe is not reduced to a feed, a score, or a sales pitch.
We are starting small. The solar system and Proxima Centauri are the first windows; more systems, deeper explainers, and classroom-friendly material will follow as the project grows.