How a 3000-year-old ancient star will be visible from earth |
Astronomers and stargazers are on the edge of their seats as they await a celestial event that promises to light up the night sky. This rare phenomenon involves a binary …
White Dwarf
Explained: Is the Sun a dying star? Can solar storms suddenly cause its cooling? |
The Sun, a massive sphere of glowing plasma at the heart of our solar system, is often the subject of many questions and misconceptions. Among these, two queries stand out: …
Nasa: Rare nova explosion this year to be a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ viewing opportunity
NEW DELHI: A remarkable astronomical event is anticipated to occur this year, providing what NASA describes as a “once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.” The event, a nova explosion, will take place within …
Introducing Janus: The Exceptional, Recently Unearthed Star Displaying Dual Characteristics
Being labelled as “two-faced” is usually an insult, but in the case of a newly-discovered star, the label is being hailed as exciting. A group of astronomers, including a UBC …