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When you stand in the starlight under the Milky Way, the night sky is one of the most incredible wonders many of us have not seen, which is under threat due to the constant march of human progress and consequent light pollution. Below are some of my favorite dark sky destinations around...
Scientists have observed in unprecedented detail the birth of a massive star within a dark cloud core about 10,000 light years from Earth.University of ManchesterAstronomy & Astrophysics
Since planets are believed to be easier to form around single stars, the discovery could mean planets are more common as well. Conventional wisdom on double star systems, called binaries, goes as far back as the late 1700s. More sophisticated observations made in the 20th century seemed to co...
Star Clusters | Definition, Types & Age from Chapter 17/ Lesson 3 13K Discover what star clusters are and how they are formed. Understand the two main types of star clusters, some common examples, and how old some of them are.
But Betelgeuse isn't the only red supergiant in our galaxy. Others, like Eta Carinae, might erupt in the sky first. In a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, statistically there should be a supernova every 50 or so years, explained Graur. But we haven't seen one actually happen in 400...
Like most plants that live in the southern and subtropical areas of the U.S., bermudagrass has its share of bug issues. Whether you prefer to use chemicals or want your bermudagrass lawn to be chem-free, there are steps you can take to prevent and treat the most common bermudagrass pests...
Similar to how the Star Drink doesn't contain any starfruit, the Dragon Drink is mango-free, and the only dragonfruit presence comes by way of the freeze-dried pieces added to the beverage. Still, the flavor is heavy on mango, though notes of dragonfruit are barely detected. We don't ...
[translate] a丰茂的原始森林和浩瀚的大草原围围绕着地球,是银河系最美丽 的星球。 The lush virgin forest and the vast prairie encircle are revolving the Earth, is the Milky Way most beautiful star.[translate]
19. Flattest Star – Achernar Artist’s concept of Achernar star | Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons The least Spherical Star in the Milky Way Most stars, including the Sun, are spherical or nearly spherical in shape. But there are some exceptions. As we know, stars are made of hot gas...