#astrophysics

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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