- 30 October 2019
Beta Ceti has two traditional names, Deneb Kaitos or Al Dhanab al Ḳaiṭos al Janubiyy in Arabic and Diphda, meaning ‘the southern tail of Cetus‘ and ‘the second frog’ respectively. It shines approximately 145 times that of the Sun and because it exhibits periodic flares, its brightness does change.
Read the full article- 24 October 2019
Beta Centauri is made up of three stars and is the 10th brightest star in the night sky shining 15,500 times more than the Sun. In mythology, the culture of the Boorong people called this star (along with Alpha Centauri) Bermbermgle. They signified two brothers who were known for their courage for killing Tchingal ‘the Emu’ from the Coalsack Nebula.
Read the full article- 16 October 2019
Beta Cassiopeiae has the traditional name of Caph which is derived from the Arabic language (kaf) meaning ‘palm’. The core of this star is in the process of heating and shrinking, while its outer layers are cooling and expanding. In fact, it is now about three times the size of the Sun. Caph also has a companion star.
Read the full article- 15 September 2019
Astronomy bots are looking for stars that have large planets near them. Read on to learn more about finding nearby stars with planets.
Read the full article- 30 August 2019
It has been speculation for years about the cause of the sun’s cycle. Scientists believe they now know the cause of these cycles. Ready on to learn more about the cause of these cycles.
Read the full article- 24 August 2019
The universe is made up of space plasma? What is space plasma? Read on to learn more about the fourth state of matter.
Read the full article- 9 June 2019
Today, rockets are powered with more than just kerosene and hydrogen for fuel. Read on to learn more about how spacecraft use ion thrusters to power them through space.
Read the full article- 17 February 2019
Researchers have located the twin to our Sun. Read on to learn more about this amazing discovery.
Read the full article- 21 December 2018
Astronomers around the world are able to learn more about space with a new form of research called Gravitational Wave Astronomy. Read on to learn more about this exciting breakthrough in space exploration.
Read the full article- 15 December 2018
Is it possible that our universe is not the only one, but that there are others similar to it? Read on to learn more about multiverse theory.
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