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5 Largest Star Constellations in the Sky

Even professional astronomers sometimes admit to having difficulty recognizing all of the 88 modern constellations, as most constellations are marked out by some stars that are not that visible to the naked eye, except under [...]
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Shakespearean Quotes About The Moon

From the balcony scene in “Romeo and Juliet” to the mystical forests of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the moon is a recurring motif in Shakespeare’s poetry and plays. Often used symbolically to represent various themes [...]
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10 Interesting Facts about Neutron Stars

Simply put, a neutron star is the collapsed and highly compressed remains of a relatively massive star that died in a supernova event. Neutron stars are also the smallest stars known to exist, with their [...]
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10 Interesting Facts about the Mission to Pluto

Pluto (134340 Pluto) was the first Kuiper Belt object to be discovered in 1930, and is the biggest, and second-most massive dwarf planet known to exist in the solar system. It is also the ninth [...]
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Top 10 Night Sky Objects for Amateur Astronomers

Although there are thousands of astronomical objects worth observing in the night sky, all astronomers, both amateur and professional alike, will tell you that they have their own personal favorites. These might include lingering early [...]
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Interesting Facts About Polaris

As one of the most recognizable stars in the night sky, Polaris has captured the imagination of astronomers, navigators, and stargazers for centuries. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets [...]
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10 Interesting Facts about Variable Stars

In simple terms, a variable star is a star whose luminosity changes or fluctuates as seen from Earth. The changes in luminosity can be caused by a wide range of possible causes, some of which [...]
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10 Interesting Facts About Star Constellations

The constellations we see are simply groups of stars arranged into patterns in the night sky, all with their own defined boundaries. They may have been devised by mankind as a means to divide space [...]
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Top 7 Night Sky Objects For Stargazing

What are the easiest deep sky objects to see? Here is a list of 7 night sky objects that are great for beginners, and which have delighted stargazers for centuries. On account of their size, [...]
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10 Interesting Facts about Titania

With a circumference of 4,956 km (271,104 miles), Titania is the biggest moon of the planet Uranus, and the 8th biggest solar system moon overall. Titania was discovered by William Herschel on January 11, 1787, [...]

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