#astrophysics

brightness_7  What is a supernova?

A supernova is an astronomical event that occurs when a massive star reaches the end of its life and explodes, releasing an immense amount of energy...    Read more

brightness_5  What is the difference between a Type I and Type IIa supernova?

Supernovae are among the most dramatic and powerful events in the universe, and they occur when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses. Type I...    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

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

science  Can I make my own black hole in my backyard?

It is not possible to create a black hole in your backyard or anywhere else. Black holes are formed by the collapse of massive stars under specific...    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

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

science  What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy?

Dark matter and dark energy are two of the biggest mysteries in modern astrophysics. Dark matter was first proposed to explain the gravitational...    Read more

flare  What is the difference between a Type I and Type IIb supernova?

A supernova is an astronomical event that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle. It is a powerful and luminous explosion that releases an enormous...    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