#astrophysics

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

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

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

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

science  What is dark matter?

Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 85% of the total matter in the universe. Unlike ordinary...    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 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

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

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