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Galaxies are massive systems of stars, gas, and dark matter that are held together by gravity. They come in various shapes and sizes, and are... Read more
The largest type of star by diameter is the red supergiant. These stars are massive and have a diameter of over 1,000 times that of the Sun. One... Read more
The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules is one of the most stunning celestial objects visible from Earth. To observe it, you will need a telescope... Read more
Black holes and neutron stars are both astronomical objects that are formed from the collapse of massive stars, but they have some fundamental... Read more
The lunar terminator is the line separating the illuminated and unilluminated portions of the Moon. Observing the lunar terminator can provide... Read more
The Pleiades star cluster is one of the most beautiful objects in the night sky. It is also one of the easiest objects to find and observe. Here are... Read more
The discovery of an exoplanet with a sodium atmosphere is a significant breakthrough in the field of astronomy. The exoplanet, named WASP-96b, is a... Read more
Planetary nebulae and HII regions are two types of nebulae found in space. Planetary nebulae are formed by the ejected outer layers of dying low to... Read more
Observing the phases of Saturn's rings is a fascinating activity for astronomy enthusiasts. Saturn's rings change appearance as the planet orbits the... Read more
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that is part of the Local Group, a collection of more than 50 galaxies that are gravitationally bound to each... Read more