The Four Fundamental Forces of Nature
According to physics, there are four basic forces in the Universe: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and the weak force. To learn more …
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The Standard Model of Elementary Particles
The Standard Model of physics includes 12 fermions, 12 gauge bosons, and the Higgs boson. It’s a combination of quantum chromodynamics and the …
Continue ReadingSubaru Telescope: Facts and Information on the Telescope and Observatory
I say Subaru and what do you think of? An automobile? Well, on this site, when you talk about Subaru, you are talking about a world-class telescope …
Continue ReadingWhat Strange Things Do Astronauts See in Space? Let's Find Out
Do astronauts see strange things in space? Yes they do, but most can be explained by basic science.
Continue ReadingEnd of Universe: How Will the Universe End? Heat Death
Ever since the discovery that the universe was not static, but was in fact expanding, people have wondered how it will end. Today, scientists tell us …
Continue ReadingMathemematics and How It Relates to Astronomy & How Astronomers Use Math
Have you ever wondered how astronomers know what makes up the atmosphere of a distant planet? How do astronomers know that a galaxy is moving toward …
Continue ReadingSome Very Unusual Solar System Facts
Did you know Pluto is no longer a planet, and that there is a new smaller planet called Haumea? If you didn’t you’d better read more …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Higgs Boson Particle?
What is the Higgs boson particle? Short answer: It’s the mediator of mass in a Higgs field. What does that actually mean? Read on to find out.
Continue ReadingWhat is the Weather and Temperature of Venus? The Planet Explored
At some point, you may have asked yourself or another “what is the weather and temperature of Venus?” If so, you are not alone. Many …
Continue ReadingInteresting Astronaut Facts & Information
Did you know astronauts can grow taller in space? Learn many interesting facts about life in space, including what astronauts eat and what a typical …
Continue ReadingAstronomical Clocks: What Are They, How do They Work and Where Can I See One?
Tick, tock, tick, tock…what in the world is an astronomical timepiece? Find out where these clocks originated, how they work, and where they …
Continue ReadingMagnetosphere: What Planets Have Magnetic Fields and How Do They Differ?
Science fiction movies once indicated astronauts were in grave danger from the Van Allen belt. That was disproved by the discovery of earth’s …
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