Did you know that not all black holes come from a star? Those that do actually have a special name – the stellar black hole. But what does the formation of a stellar mass black hole consist of?
The Formation of Stellar Mass Black Holes
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Large Celestial Bodies: What is the Largest Object in Space?
The sun, the biggest celestial body in our own galaxy, is nothing compared to some of the largest celestial objects that exist. That begs the question – what is the largest celestial object in outer space?
Sun Flares: How A Solar Flare Affects Planet Earth
When the atmosphere of the sun explodes, an effect known as a solar flare occurs. Solar flares are intense releases of energy, releasing huge amounts of energy in an instant. Since Planet Earth relies on energy from the sun and is directly affected by the energy it produces, instances of a sun flare explosion have a direct impact on Earth as well. But how exactly do solar flares affect planet earth?
The Difference Between Meteors, Meteorites, and Meteoroids
Did you know that the same object can become a meteor, a meteorite, and a meteoroid during its lifespan? How is that possible, and what is the difference between meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids?
Remembering the Challenger Shuttle Explosion: A Disaster 25 Years Ago
25 years ago today, one of the most tragic events in the history of the United States space program occurred. The Space Shuttle Challenger, on what would have been its 10th mission to space, broke apart 73 seconds after takeoff, ending the mission and the lives of those aboard. But what exactly caused the space shuttle to explode?