Quasars are the blazing centers of active galaxies and are powered by a supermassive black hole feeding on humungous quantities of gas.
Introduction Among many star types, there is one so dense that neutrons and protons intertwine with each other. Spinning so fast that creating powerful magnetic waves. Floats in space like a giant nucleus of an atom, Neutron Stars. Let's examine these miniature but heavy as our solar system stars. The densest objects in the universe,
Neutron stars are one of the most bizarre and unique objects in the Universe. However, not much is known about these remnants of dead stars.
The Boomerang Nebula -- the so-called "coldest place in the universe -- may get its frigid nature from a companion star supercharging a rapidly expanding outflow of gas.
Forget UFOs — there are a lot of objects and events in space that are identified, but still completely incomprehensible. From planets in our solar system, to inexplicable energy bursts from across the universe, here are some of the enduring mysteries of the space and time we call home.
Astronomy's enduring quest is to go farther, fainter, and more detailed than ever before. Here's the edge of the cosmic frontier.
When someone mentions "different dimensions," we tend to think of things like parallel universes – alternate realities that exist parallel to our own, but where things work or happened differently. However, the reality of dimensions and how they play a role in the ordering of our Universe is really quite different from this popular characterization.
It's mind-blowing. And beautiful.
Use Charles Messier's Catalog with your students to learn about the universe!The Messier Catalog is a list of the best-known objects in astronomy. Whenever you encounter a deep space object with an "M-number" such as M1, the Crab Nebula, you are being directed to the Messier Catalog. It contains sta...
Black holes are one of the most naggingly peculiar objects in the universe. Beyond the event horizon of a black hole, our equations are turned upside down; they also get turned inside out when we attempt to fathom the singularity at its center when using the equations given to us by Einstein. To make life […]
The violent crash that gave birth to the moon also mixed lunar and Earth rocks together, scientists say. See what it means for our understanding of how the moon formed.
Here's everything you need to know about String Theory, one of the most spectacular (and controversial) physics theories ever developed.
The true nature of time has eluded physicists for centuries, but a new theoretical model suggests it may only exist due to entanglement between quantum objects
On June 13, 1983, Pioneer 10 passed beyond Neptune’s orbit, becoming first man-made object to "leave the Solar System" (as it was defined at that time). This painting by Rick Guidice portrays the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. NASA Media Usage Guidelines Credit: NASA Image Number: AC72-1281 Date: January 26, 1972
Gravitational wave detectors could soon uncover hints of new physics from exotic compact objects.
#Quasars emit more energy than 100 giant #galaxies. Quasars are the most distant objects in the Universe.
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem report that our galaxy is not only being pulled through the universe, but also pushed by a void they have named the Dipole Repeller.
A gallery taking a look at some of the strangest objects in the universe.
Every macroscopic and microscopic body or object in the universe exerts different forces on the surroundings, as well as experiences the effect of various forces on it. It is possible to study such physical entities with the help of a free body diagram. Read this ScienceStruck article to gain more information about this concept.
Here we explore what the theory of general relativity is and how it affects space-time.
This detailed map highlights 200+ celestial objects that astronomers have discovered about our universe and provides facts about each one.
