Category Archives: Astronomy Facts

Remnants of a Stellar

Posted on July 24, 2009 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Supernova – A radiant process

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

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, … Continue reading →

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The reason for “Glittering Diamonds” in the sky

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

“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 … Continue reading →

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Gigantic Balls of Fire

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

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 … Continue reading →

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