Discover what exist in the universe
Planets, stars, and other celestial bodies awe scientists and cause them to question the laws of physics and astronomy. So, what space objects defy logic and contradict our current understanding of the universe? Prepare to discover how a star can emit smoke rings, how black holes can eject unwanted space […]
Welcome to the strange and deadly world of Magnatars neutron stars but scarier. Let’s find out more This means that the pressure of the energy produced by fusion decreases. A star begins to shrink as it shrinks hydrogen from the outer layers of the star is forced towards the core […]
Beetlejuice is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, and its eventual explosion is something that NASA has been anticipating for a long time. Around 2019, astronomers and enthusiasts began to notice that the once bright star was beginning to dim in front of their very eyes, but […]
In the northern hemisphere, certain constellations appear to rotate around the north star. These constellations are called the circumpolar constellations because they stay above the horizon all night long, even as the other constellations rise and set in the night sky. The most obvious circumpolar constellation is Ursa Major or […]
Cancer is one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac, as well as a constellation in its own right. The official name of this constellation in Latin is Canis Minor, meaning the lesser dog. Cancer represents the crab and contains some bright stars, including Sigma Cancri (also known as Acubens), […]
With its distinctive shape and location in the sky, it’s no surprise that Capricorn gets a lot of attention. However, some people know very little about this sign of the zodiac, or why it’s so important to astrologers around the world. In this article, we will explore just what makes […]
Draco, the dragon constellation, is one of the 88 modern constellations, and it’s also the largest and brightest in the sky. How did this constellation get its name? It may have started with the ancient Greek tale of Ladon, a giant serpent who guarded the sacred apples in the Garden […]
There are dozens of names for the Big Dipper, an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major that has been used to find the North Star (also known as Polaris) for millennia. It’s also been used as a navigational tool by sailors around the world, as well as farmers and tradesmen […]
We are all familiar with the zodiac—the twelve signs of the zodiac that represent various groups of animals and people we associate with astrology. But have you ever wondered what exactly the zodiac is? Read on to discover more about the twelve constellations of the zodiac and how they were […]
Scorpio—the sign of the Scorpion—has some special properties that make it an exceptional sign in the zodiac. First, it’s one of the few signs that holds two planets, Mars and Pluto, giving it intense energy and focus. Second, Scorpio rules the 8th house of your chart, which pertains to possessions, […]
