Monthly Archives: July 2009

All about Neutron stars and Pulsars

Posted on 07/30/2009 by Michael Busch

Neutron star
Neutron stars are a type of remnant that can result from the gravitational collapse of a massive star during a Type II, Type 1b or Type 1c supernova event. They are almost entirely comprised of neutrons and hence the [...]

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The Origin and Extent Of The Universe

Posted on 07/28/2009 by Michael Busch

There are several theories involving the conception of the universe. Out of the various theories the one which got strongly established is that of the Big Bang theory. According to this theory, universe began due to a tremendous explosion from [...]

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Remnants of a Stellar

Posted on 07/24/2009 by Michael Busch

Most of us know or have at least heard of White dwarfs, but the concept of Black Dwarfs is relatively newer and less heard off. A black dwarf is a hypothetical stellar remnant, created when a white dwarf becomes sufficiently [...]

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Supernova – A radiant process

Posted on 07/20/2009 by Michael Busch

In simple terms, a supernova is a stellar explosion. They are extremely radiant and can cause a burst of radiation which can briefly outshine an entire galaxy, before fading away from view over several weeks or months. During this period, [...]

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The reason for “Glittering Diamonds” in the sky

Posted on 07/18/2009 by Michael Busch

“Twinkle Twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.”
I am sure you have wondered about the “little star”, but have you wondered why it twinkles like a “diamond” in the sky?? The main reason for this is earth’s atmospheric turbulence.
As [...]

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Gigantic Balls of Fire

Posted on 07/16/2009 by Michael Busch

A red giant can be defined as a luminous giant star of low or intermediate mass (approximately 0.5-10 solar masses) that is in a late phase of stellar evolution. The outer atmosphere is puffed up and weak, making the radius [...]

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