A supernova occurs when a super massive star explodes. It is a dramatic end to a star’s life.
What Causes a Supernova Explosion?
Space Dust: More than Just a Cloud of Gas and Dust
Space dust, also known as cosmic dust, is a collection matter ranging from a few molecules to around .1 mm in size. While this dust was once considered simply an annoying obstruction for those trying to observe objects in outer space, further research has shown that it is actually a key component to various astrophysical processes.
Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster
The Pleiades are an open star cluster found in the constellation Taurus and make their appearance in the northern hemisphere night sky in late autumn. This small, bright blue star cluster is also referred to as The Seven Sisters. How did they get their name?
Dust Devils on the Planet Mars
Take a look at this image of the surface Mars. Can you guess what may have caused the gracefully arcing and curling lines? For a while, scientists were unable to untangle the mystery. Turns out that the dark tracings were caused by spinning columns of rising air – better known as dust devils.
NASA LCROSS Satellite Crashes into Moon Looking for Water
At 7:35am EST, the NASA LCROSS Satellite crashed into the Moon! Fortunately, this was’t an accident! In fact, this highly choreographed mission was designed to send the spacecraft directly into the lunar surface in an effort to detect water vapor.