VY Canis Majoris
VY Canis Majoris is “Like Betelgeuse on Steroids”
The disappearance of a star can take many forms. It could go supernova. It could turn into a black hole. …
4 years ago
The Canis Major Constellation
Welcome back to Constellation Friday! Today, in honor of the late and great Tammy Plotner, we will be dealing with…
8 years ago
How Many Galaxies Are There in the Universe?
Did you hear that the Universe has 10x the number of galaxies? How did astronomers discover this, and what does…
8 years ago
What is the Biggest Star in the Universe?
If our Universe could be likened to a playground, our Sun would be one of the little kids playing in…
8 years ago
VY Canis Majoris
Of all known stars, the VY Canis Majoris is the largest. This red Hypergiant star, found in the constellation Canis…
15 years ago