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Stars, which illuminate the darkness of space, are formed in a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, known as a Nebula. The age, distribution, and composition of the stars in a galaxy trace the history, dynamics, and evolution of that…

Mars, popularly known as the Red Planet, has captured the attention of astronomers, scientists and sci-fi geeks for decades. This is mainly due to its fascinating geographical features such as mysterious craters, lowlands and a core full…

A Nebula can contain as few as ten stars or as many as millions of stars, according to NASA. Although most nebulae belong to just three types - spherical, elliptical and bipolar, some of them might be irregularly shaped, so much so that…

As many as 200 sextillion (200 billion trillion) stars illuminate our universe. Our Milky Way Galaxy itself has at least 100 billion stars, and there are over 100 billion galaxies in the universe. According to NASA, some stars move through…

A Nebula can be of various shapes and sizes and can even resemble objects on Earth. One of the most fascinating nebulae is the 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula. According to NASA, the Tarantula Nebula is present at the center…

The Moon remains the only celestial body beyond Earth that humans have visited to date. But how did it form? Scientists believe that the Moon formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system took shape. NASA…

The Sun entered solar cycle 25 in 2019 and it is expected that it will hit its peak in July 2025. And this is the main reason why the Sun has suddenly become so violent. The Earth is in for a rough ride. A powerful Coronal Mass Explosion…

When a star explodes during its death throes, it is known as a Supernova and it is the largest explosion to occur in space. According to NASA, a supernova happens where there is a change in the core, or center, of a star. A change can…

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun's light in some areas. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either…

Some nebulae are irregularly shaped, so much so that they resemble objects on Earth. Some of the most peculiar shapes include the Headphone nebula, the Heart and Soul nebula and the Flying Ghost nebula. For the unacquainted, a nebula is a…