#astrophysics

science  What is the difference between a supermassive and stellar black hole?

Black holes are one of the most fascinating objects in the universe. They are regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even...    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

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

camera  What are some tips for astrophotography?

Astrophotography is a great way to capture stunning images of the night sky. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or a beginner, there are some...    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

science  Are there any galaxies without black holes?

It is believed that every massive galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, with a mass millions or billions of times greater than that of...    Read more

brightness_5  What is the sun?

The Sun is a star, a massive ball of gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that illuminates and warms the planets and other celestial objects in our...    Read more

science  What is the difference between a galactic bulge and halo?

A galaxy is an immense, gravitationally-bound system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter. Our own Milky Way galaxy, for example, is a barred spiral...    Read more

visibility  What is the role of gravitational lensing in the study of exoplanets?

Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that occurs when the light from a distant object is bent and distorted by the gravity of a massive object, such...    Read more