#astrophysics

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

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

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_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

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_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

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  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