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A double star, also known as a binary star, is a system of two stars that orbit around a common center of mass. Double stars can be classified into... 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
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
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 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
Galaxies come in different shapes and sizes, but they are generally classified into three main types: elliptical, spiral, and irregular. Irregular... Read more
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
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
The Black Eye Galaxy, also known as Messier 64, is a striking and easily recognizable galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Observing... 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