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If you have ever had the opportunity to spend a night under the open sky, you would have undoubtedly been treated to a captivating phenomenon: a luminous white band stretching across the entire expanse… This celestial marvel is none other than our very own galaxy – the Milky Way. The Milky Way.… The galaxy The…
The celestial body known as Earth is situated as the third planet from our star, the Sun, positioned in the space between Venus and Mars. It holds the distinction of being the most compact planet within the solar system, as well as being the largest member of the terrestrial group of planets. Moreover, Earth is…
Our Sun is classified as a yellow dwarf star, but it is considered average in size compared to other stars. So, what is the smallest known star in the Universe according to scientists? Let’s explore this question. Although the Sun is classified as a dwarf star, it is not actually small. In fact, it is…
The presence of ring systems is not limited to the solar system; Uranus also has its own set of rings. These rings can be observed through a telescope, although they may not be as visually stunning as the rings of Saturn. The discovery of the Uranus ring system was made on March 10, 1977, placing…
The subject of space has always captivated human curiosity. The possibility of space travel and the exploration of distant, uncharted worlds has always intrigued us. As we know, the Moon is the closest celestial body to our planet. Thus, during the early days of space exploration, the dream was to reach the Moon. Surely, in…
Moon phase: New MoonAge: 1.31 daysRising: 06:57Sunset: 20:52 The moon’s Zodiac Sign The next Full Moon The closest upcoming occurrence of a full moon is anticipated to take place on August 31, 2023. New Moon The closest upcoming occurrence of a new moon is anticipated to take place on September 15, 2023. In St. Petersburg,…
The Sun, which is situated closest to our planet, Earth, is an enormous ball of incandescent plasma positioned at the core of our solar system. It accounts for over 99.86% of the total mass of the solar system and serves as the primary source of energy required for all life forms on Earth. The ancient…
In the past, Ceres used to be the largest asteroid, but it was reclassified as a dwarf planet, just like Pluto, in 2006. Pallada used to be the second largest asteroid, but further measurements revealed that it is actually a few kilometers smaller than the third largest asteroid, Vesta. Therefore, Vesta is now recognized as…
The lithosphere, which is composed of the upper part of the mantle and the Earth’s crust, serves as the solid shell of planet Earth. Comprising stable platforms and moving fold belts, the lithosphere provides complete coverage over the Earth’s surface, shielding it from the extreme temperatures emanating from the radiant Earth’s core. While the thickness…
In the realm of the night sky, celestial bodies may bear a striking resemblance to one another, but upon closer inspection, their unique attributes become apparent. Variances in distance between an observer on Earth and the celestial bodies contribute to disparities in luminosity. There are moments in life when the urge to recline beneath the…
The concept of relativity principle, which revolutionized the commonly accepted beliefs about the universe at the beginning of the 20th century, continues to captivate the thoughts and emotions of people to this day. Today, let’s explore together what it entails. In 1905, Albert Einstein introduced the special theory of relativity (STO), which provided an explanation…
In a significant development on November 12, 2014, humanity achieved another milestone in the challenging journey of space exploration: a spacecraft successfully touched down on the surface of a comet. To appreciate this remarkable feat, the team at Naked Science decided to revisit the earlier stages of this ambitious endeavor, where the awe-inspiring triumphs were…
Stellar magnitude, also known as visible stellar magnitude, is a dimensionless numerical value used to describe the brightness of celestial objects, primarily stars, as seen from the observer’s location. It takes into account both the amount of light emitted by the object and its distance from the observer. Stellar magnitude serves as a metric for…
When observing the planets within our solar system without the aid of telescopes, their colors are indistinguishable. The planets appear as tiny specks, barely recognizable as celestial bodies. To truly appreciate the colors of the planets, one must turn to real photographs captured by telescopes, as even the images found in astronomy textbooks fall short…
On April 12, 1961, the Vostok spacecraft was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, piloted by Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin. Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet cosmonaut. According to the data from the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, over one hundred pilot-astronauts have traveled to space. The center’s website lists a total of 121 individuals in the…
One can only wonder what exactly “1 A e” represents. It is a puzzling phrase that leaves us with more questions than answers. Is it a code? A secret message? Or perhaps just a random combination of letters and numbers? Whatever it may be, “1 A e” remains an enigmatic phrase that continues to intrigue…
Our home is located on Earth, which is one of the eight major planets within our solar system. Apart from Earth, the Sun’s extensive family consists of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These planets are relatively smaller in size compared to the Sun, and they orbit around it. They are visible to…
Humanity will not remain forever on Earth, but in the pursuit of knowledge and exploration will first cautiously venture beyond the atmosphere, and then conquer the vast expanse of our solar neighborhood. This website is dedicated to the wonders of our solar system. A celestial body (also referred to as an astronomical object) is a…
If you are situated in the temperate latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, chances are you are familiar with the whereabouts of the Orion constellation. Recognized as one of the most prominent constellations in the night sky, alongside the Big Dipper, it never fails to capture one’s attention. The three stars that comprise Orion’s belt are…
Astronomers in the present day refer to constellations as designated areas in the sky that aid in navigation. In ancient times, groups of stars were identified as representations of people and animals, formed by the random alignment of the brightest stars. Typically, constellations are named after mythological characters, real-life heroes, animals, and even objects. Various…