An Ion is a part of an element, which carries a positive or negative charge as a result of losing or gaining electron particles. At least this is how it is defined in Chemistry. This also applies to astronomy. Take for example, gases. They are often in ionized form. Since gases take up this kind […]
There are many theories that relate between physics and astronomy. One theory refers to the “physical theory of measurement” and thus explains the speed of light, the movement of different bodies and objects, and also of uniform motion. This is none other than the theory of Special Relativity.
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We view celestial objects from a distance and use their brightness to make observations. Amateur astronomers and scientists often make use of a celestial object’s limiting magnitude, which is a measure of the lowest or faintest apparent magnitude that can be seen using a particular instrument. In simple terms, limiting magnitude is often considered as
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Colors will always be a part of science. It helps identify waves and different lines, especially in astronomy. Speaking of which, one line that uses colors or spectrum is called the Spectral Line. The spectral line is defined as the dark of a bright line in the case of a constant or continuous spectrum. It
In astronomy, physics is an independent field, but it keeps its close relations to the field of space. One term that is widely used in astronomy and also is related to physics is none other than the term called spacetime. The term spacetime is defined as the model where time and space combines as one
Photo by: Dicklyon Creative Commons In science, a wave is a disturbance traveling via a substance or material called medium from one point to another, carrying with it energy. There are two examples that can create waves. One of them is the ocean while the other is a slinky toy. The medium used by the
People are very conscious of their weight. When they see that they exceed the normal weight they should have, they worry and go on a diet and perform regular exercise. But if they go to the moon or where there is no gravity pulling them down, they become weightless. The earth has a gravitational force
Photo by: RJHall Creative Commons Volatiles are chemical elements and compounds that have small boiling points and are found or connected to the atmosphere and crust of both a moon and a planet. Elements such as hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and methane are types of volatiles. Water is also a perfect example as well
In science, Nuclear Fusion is defined as the combination or fusion of 2 atomic nuclei to form a new compound and also creating a heavier nucleus. In astronomy however, this is not only what is considered as fusion. It is also defined as the atomic reaction that pumps out stars, giving these celestial bodies the
A starburst galaxy refers to a galaxy that is undergoing a process of an incredibly high rate of star formation. There are many galaxies of this kind all throughout the universe and star formations at this high rate alters the structure of the host galaxy because of the high amount of energy and mass produced.
