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Decode the distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Space science

Decode the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

According to Space, astronomers used the AU unit to measure every distance in the solar system. For example, Jupiter is 5.2 AU from the Sun while Neptune is 30,07 AU fro…

December 17, 2018
Researching the 'dead sound' of black holes
Space science

Researching the 'dead sound' of black holes

The gravity of the black hole is so strong that even light cannot escape, turning them into dark objects that never emit any form of radiation.

December 17, 2018
The lonely death of a star
Space science

The lonely death of a star

In 1006, the whole world stalled and stared at the sky when a giant star 7,000 light-years away from Earth,

December 17, 2018
'Devilish stars' appeared during the week
Space science

'Devilish stars' appeared during the week

Belonging to the constellation Majestic (Perseus), Algol has been called the 'demon star' since ancient times. Algol's name is derived from the word al-ghul, meaning 'fe…

December 17, 2018
Detecting clouds of 'pig tail' on the galaxy
Space science

Detecting clouds of 'pig tail' on the galaxy

The group of Japanese scientists at Keio University and the National Astronomical Observatory on September 4 published a photo of gas clouds forming very beautiful swirl…

December 17, 2018
Discover new 'Super Earth'
Space science

Discover new 'Super Earth'

Astronomers have discovered a new super Earth in the area that can survive life around the red dwarf Gliese 163.

December 17, 2018
Discovery of the planet
Space science

Discovery of the planet

NASA announced it was the first time astronomers discovered the planetary system has two stars. They are about 4,900 light-years away and are located in the constellatio…

December 17, 2018
What is the composition of the Sun?
Space science

What is the composition of the Sun?

The sun - the star in the solar system and the source of energy and natural light for the Earth. But few know exactly what constitutes the Sun.

December 17, 2018
List of 5 planets can find life
Space science

List of 5 planets can find life

Until now, astronomers have confirmed more than 700 of the thousands of planets outside our solar system.

December 17, 2018
Capture the clear sun image like never before
Space science

Capture the clear sun image like never before

Hi-C telescopes are mounted on missiles longer than 17m to glide over part of the orbit for about 10 minutes. During that time, a telescope camera captured 165 photos of…

December 17, 2018
Detecting dark matter fibers
Space science

Detecting dark matter fibers

Astrophysicists say they have discovered a strand of dark matter networks, believed to play a role in connecting galaxies and helping the universe to imagine.

December 17, 2018
First recorded black hole
Space science

First recorded black hole

The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) - the name of the telescope that the US launched into space on June 13 - directed cameras capable of capturing short w…

December 17, 2018