Let’s do the math: how many photons have been created in space to date?
- 17 December 2024
Several hundred million years have passed, maybe only 200 million since the creation of the universe when the first stars were created.
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Thank you for visiting the Online Star Register Blog. Here we share the latest news with you about the OSR gifts, our apps and about what we love most: the universe and the stars!
Made in the USA: Area 51
- 13 December 2024
A hundred and fifty kilometers north of Las Vegas, in Nevada, there is dry place named Lake Groom. Why is this important one might think? Well, next to Groom Lake is a military area about which no information is released to the public, not even an exact name. Therefore, simply, we call it Area 51.
Read the full articleMore bad news for the stranded American astronauts
- 8 December 2024
As you may have read before in our blogs the story of the two American astronauts trapped in outer space seems to be turning into a frustrating affair, a saga with no end in sight and more empty promises from NASA.
Read the full articleThe Star of Bethlehem: myth or truth?
- 5 December 2024
As the December days continue rolling on the calendar, Christmas and the festive holidays are approaching. No matter which religious or non-religious group you belong to, this is a time that we all experience together, celebrating in our homes.
Read the full articleAnnual horoscope 2025: This is written in the stars for you!
- 2 December 2024
2025 is here before you know it! Will the coming year bring new opportunities for growth, perhaps a new love, career shift, or a life-changing adventure? We’re thrilled to bring you our annual 2025 horoscope—a glimpse into the year ahead, tailored just for you!
Read the full articleQuarks and Fundamental Forces: Our building blocks
- 29 November 2024
Quarks are the particles that make up protons, neutrons and many other particles. There are six of them, classified into three generations while the name “quark” is borrowed from the book Finnegan’s Wake (by James Joyce).
Read the full articleThe sequel: What is the immune system?
- 23 November 2024
In the previous part, we learned a lot about the immune system and ended on the wondering note of bacteria fighting off bacteriophages, correct? So the main question arose behind the mechanisms of how exactly they protect their own DNA from being degraded as viral DNA? Let’s get into the details of this and expand our knowledge!
Read the full articleLanding on the Moon: NASA announces 9 designated sites
- 20 November 2024
As things stand now, NASA astronauts will fly to the Moon in 2028. Everything is constantly delayed when it comes to space flights.
Read the full articleAstro-magic: Photograph a celestial object that is barely visible?
- 17 November 2024
Photographs of celestial bodies have many advantages over direct observation. They record a single moment in time. As such, objects can be studied in detail when the observation is over. The information remains in a database, it can be processed and adapted to research needs and many more.
Read the full articleThe end of the Sun: how will it happen?
- 14 November 2024
The Sun is in its prime. It was formed in a gigantic cloud of gas and dust 4 billion and 600 million years ago, and consists of hydrogen (74%), helium (25%) and other gases (1%). In the core of the Sun, the temperature reaches an astonishing 15 million degrees Celsius.
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