Astronomy

The solar wind is a radiation that is continuously emitted by the Sun. It is mainly made up of protons, but also contains electrons and other components and propagates in all directions. The release of these charged particles occurs in the solar corona, which is the outer layer of the star. In fact, it is considered that […]

Uranus is the seventh planet in the solar system, located about 2.9 billion kilometers from the Sun. It is an ice giant, composed primarily of hydrogen, helium, and compounds such as water, ammonia, and methane. Uranus is known for its blue-green hue, a result of methane in its atmosphere absorbing red light. It is […]

Cosmic microwave background radiation is a classification that identifies a type of electromagnetic radiation that was discovered in 1965. It is considered one of the most conclusive proofs supporting the Big Bang. The existence of the so-called cosmic microwave background radiation or cosmic microwave radiation was confirmed after the discovery of […]

Curvature of space-time is an expression that identifies one of the most relevant derivations of the theory of general relativity that was promoted many years ago by the famous German-born physicist Albert Einstein. According to the analysis of this curvature that involves a mathematical model focused on the unification of space-time, the curvature of space-time is […]

A graviton is a hypothetical particle postulated in quantum field theory to mediate the fundamental force of gravity, in a similar way to how the photon mediated the electromagnetic force. Within the framework of quantum theory, the graviton would be a spin-2, massless particle. However, until now, the particle […]

Astrophotography is the result of the combination of knowledge, interests and actions that are linked to both astronomy and the field of image capture. In this discipline, therefore, art and science are combined with extraordinary results that simultaneously teach and amaze. Over the years, the use of the […]

The formation of galaxies is the subject of study and monitoring by scientists specializing in the field of astrophysics. Although there are still many mysteries to be solved in this regard, thanks to continuous research and the advancement of technology, information has been accumulated related to both the birth of the universe and the […]

Neutron stars are, according to scientists specializing in astronomical matters, a type of stellar remnant that emerged as a consequence of the gravitational collapse of massive supergiant stars. This phenomenon is triggered once they have exhausted the fuel present in their cores and exploded as a supernova in one of their […]

Blue giant is a star with high luminosity and high surface temperature. Most of them are of spectral class B, although there are also some of spectral type O (such as the case of HD164492A belonging to the open star cluster called Collinder 360, in the Trifid Nebula). They usually have an absolute magnitude of between 100 and 1500 µm.

Cosmic radiation is a form of highly energetic radiation originating from outer space. These are cosmic rays composed primarily of protons, helium nuclei, and other subatomic particles. They originate from various cosmic sources, such as supernovae, black holes, and other extreme astrophysical events. Upon reaching Earth, they interact with the atmosphere, […]