Herbig Haro objects 161/164
Herbig Haro objects 161/164 (abbreviated to HH 161/164) are located at a distance of around 1,120 light years in the…
Astronomy
Interesting facts about the Sun
The sun lies at the heart of the solar system, where it is by far the largest object. It holds…
What is a SuperMassive Black Hole?
A supermassive black hole is the largest type of black hole, with mass on the order of millions to billions…
Is there anyone out there?
In it’s simplest terms, the Fermi Paradox asks: “Given that the chances for life to arise seem abundant, why have…
The reliefs of impressive size on the Red Planet
You have all heard of Olympus Mons on Mars, which with an elevation of over 25 km is the highest…
Could the collision of neutron stars make you gold rich?
Colliding neutron stars were touted as the main source of some of the heaviest elements In the Periodic Table. Neutron star…
Binary Black Holes- Black Holes that May have Collided
A Binary Black Hole (BBH) is a system consisting of two black holes in close orbit around each other. Like…
The link between climate change and Astronomy, Climate change affects astronomy, and vice versa.
As astronomers look out to the universe, they use planet Earth as an important reference point. This has created a…
HOW WE OBSERVE THE STAR ILLUMINATING?
Stars emit light over the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from the X- ray to the radio. Dark absorption lines are produced…
Dragonfish Nebula
The Dragonfish Nebula, as it is known for its appearance on infrared images, is a massive emission nebula and star-forming…