Exoplanets

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Some exoplanets are tidally locked to their stars, meaning one side always faces the star (like our moon with Earth), resulting in extreme temperature differences between the two hemispheres. elaborate share

Supernovae

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A single supernova can briefly outshine an entire galaxy. elaborate share

Nebulae

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Some nebulae are shaped by the stellar winds of dying stars, creating intricate and beautiful structures that can span light-years across. elaborate share

Exoplanet Detection

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The first confirmed detection of an exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star (51 Pegasi b) was made in 1995 using the radial velocity method, which detects the tiny wobble in a star's movement caused by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet. elaborate share

Moon Observing

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The best time to observe the Moon is during its first quarter or last quarter phases, as the shadows cast by the sun highlight the lunar craters and mountains. elaborate share

Pulsars

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Some pulsars rotate hundreds of times per *second*. elaborate share