Uranus and Neptune are similar and different
Uranus and Neptune have much in common. Their mass, size and even atmospheric compositions are similar. Furthermore, the two planets…
Astrophysics
UNIVERSE: DEFINITION, ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION
What is the Universe? A possible definition of the Universe is that it is everything that influenced us in the…
New laser breakthrough to help understanding of gravitational waves
Gravitational wave scientists from The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new laser mode sensor with…
4-BILLION-YEAR-OLD RELIC FROM THE EARLY SOLAR SYSTEM IS HEADED THIS WAY
Denizens of deep space, comets are among the oldest objects in the solar system. These icy “Lego blocks” are leftover…
The Galactic orbits
The Earth and all the other planets orbit around the Sun. However, our star does not remain stationary in space:…
HUBBLE FINDS A BLACK HOLE IGNITING STAR FORMATION IN A DWARF GALAXY
DWARF GALAXY HENIZE 2-10 CONTINUES TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT, DEFYING ASTRONOMERS’ EXPECTATIONS. Black holes are often described as the…
How many stars are there in the Universe?
Look into the sky on a clear night, out of the glare of streetlights, and you will see a few…
This Cosmic Timekeeping Method Proposes to Synchronize All Clocks on Earth
Modern technology pulses with a heartbeat measured in microseconds. From global positioning systems to communications networks, it’s vital every component…
Is it a planet or a star?
When one looks at a planet with the naked eye in the evening, one of the first things that jumps…
Hubble is closer to solving one of astronomy’s great mysteries
The Hubble Space Telescope has completed a nearly 30-year cycle of observing cosmic objects known as “standard candles” — Cepheid…