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The Pleiades Star Cluster In Taurus
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The Pleiades Star Cluster In Taurus

July 15, 2015 Peter Christoforou 0

There are good reasons why the Pleiades, or M45, as it is also known has played such a prominent part in the astronomical traditions of virtually all the peoples of Earth since before the dawn […]

Stars Clusters: When A Group Of Stars Is Not A Galaxy
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Stars Clusters: When A Group Of Stars Is Not A Galaxy

December 16, 2014 Peter Christoforou 0

When is a grouping of stars not a galaxy? When it is a star cluster. Alas, if only it were that simple, as both star clusters and galaxies contain stars held together by gravity, and […]

What Are Nebulae And How Are They Formed?
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What Are Nebulae And How Are They Formed?

December 2, 2014 Peter Christoforou 0

A nebula is mostly a cloud of gas and dust in space, and if you have more than one, they are called nebulae. Nebulae are some of the most spectacular objects in the universe, and […]

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