Mankind keeps on searching through the universe, looking for both ordinary and extraordinary phenomena. We know about one septillion (1024) stars, enormous objects made of plasma, that…… Read more "Top 10 Largest Stars In The Universe."
Tag: Astrophysics
What Is Astrophysics And How's it Different From Astronomy & Cosmology?
So here we start with one of the most awaited series: Basics of Astrophysics. In this 30 article series, we will be exploring the wide aspects of…… Read more "What Is Astrophysics And How's it Different From Astronomy & Cosmology?"
Quantum Week: Pauli's Exclusion Principle And Its Wonderful Applications In Astronomy.
On the 5th day of the quantum week, we'll talk about a famous principle of quantum mechanics that was put forward by Wolfgang Pauli: The Exclusion Principle.…… Read more "Quantum Week: Pauli's Exclusion Principle And Its Wonderful Applications In Astronomy."
What Is The Difference Between Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology?
Astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology are three closely related fields of study and are confused to be same. There is a difference between the domains and goals of…… Read more "What Is The Difference Between Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology?"
This Is How 1 Trillion Trillion Stars In The Universe Are Categorised Into 7 Groups
According to the European Space Agency (ESA), there are approximately 1 trillion trillion (10^24) stars in the universe. The number, for sure, will increase as humans get…… Read more "This Is How 1 Trillion Trillion Stars In The Universe Are Categorised Into 7 Groups"
The Concept of Magnitude in Astrophysics
In Astrophysics, often the terms like Apparent magnitude, Absolute magnitude and Bolometric magnitude are encountered. Ever wondered what are these terms and how much are they important…… Read more "The Concept of Magnitude in Astrophysics"