Astronomy
A Rose By Any Other Name…
[/caption] Would look twice as sweet! Are you seeing double? No. This isn't an eye test - rather an incredible,…
Massive Stars
[/caption] Since they're all just made of hydrogen and helium, when it comes to stars, mass is everything. The amount…
Superoutburst of the Dwarf Nova QZ Virginis
[/caption] For all of you variable star fans, there's a new kid on the block - Dwarf Nova QZ Virginis.…
Take Time to Remember Our Heroes…
[/caption] As we go through our busy, every day lives, we scan the headlines in search of news. We pick…
Neutron Star
Neutron stars are formed when large stars run out of fuel and collapse. To get a neutron star, you need…
What is a Shooting Star?
A shooting star is another name for a meteoroid that burns up as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere. So,…
What is a Binary Star?
The term binary star is a misnomer because it is actually a star system made up of usually two stars…
What is the North Star?
Were you wondering about the North Star? Firstly, you might expect one of the most famous stars in the night…
The Size of the Milky Way
[/caption] When you look up into the night sky on a clear night in a place that has little light…
How Does a Star Die?
So a star has reached middle age by fusing hydrogen into helium. Then what happens? Once a star has run…