#astrophysics

science  What is the difference between a neutron star and a black hole?

Neutron stars and black holes are two of the most mysterious and fascinating objects in the universe. They are both remnants of massive stars that...    Read more

flare  What is a gamma ray burst and how do you observe it?

A gamma ray burst (GRB) is an extremely energetic explosion that occurs in space, typically associated with the collapse of a massive star or the...    Read more

science  What is the Great Attractor?

The Great Attractor is a gravitational anomaly located in the direction of the Centaurus and Norma clusters of galaxies in the southern sky. It was...    Read more

scatter_plot  What is the role of accretion disks in the formation of the solar system?

The role of accretion disks in the formation of the solar system is a critical one. Accretion disks are rotating disks of gas and dust that surround...    Read more

explore  What is the relationship between the habitable zone and the existence of liquid water on a planet?

The habitable zone, also known as the Goldilocks zone, is the region around a star where the conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on...    Read more

contact_support  What is the role of dark matter in the formation of the solar system?

Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that makes up approximately 85% of the total matter in the universe, but it does not interact with light...    Read more

control_camera  How are black holes formed?

Black holes are some of the most mysterious and intriguing objects in the universe. These regions of spacetime are characterized by their strong...    Read more

wb_sunny  What is the temperature of the sun's core?

The temperature of the sun's core is estimated to be around 15 million degrees Celsius (27 million degrees Fahrenheit). This incredible temperature...    Read more

contact_support  What is the role of protoplanetary disks in the formation of the solar system?

Protoplanetary disks are flat structures of gas and dust that surround young stars, and are believed to play a crucial role in the formation of...    Read more

brightness_3  What is the difference between a black hole and a neutron star?

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