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Eris: The Distant Dwarf Planet
Discover Eris, the distant dwarf planet whose discovery challenged our definition of a planet and led to Pluto's reclassification.
Dwarf Planets Explained
Discover dwarf planets, the celestial bodies like Pluto that orbit the Sun but haven't cleared their orbital path. Learn why they're a hot topic.
Celestial Declination Explained
Discover declination, the celestial equivalent of latitude. Learn how astronomers use this crucial coordinate to map the stars and navigate the cosmos.
The Cosmos Explained
Explore the cosmos—the universe in its entirety. Learn about its origins, structure, and the science of cosmology that seeks to understand it all.
Colliding Galaxies Explained
Explore the cosmic spectacle of colliding galaxies, how they forge new stars, and the fate of our own Milky Way in its eventual merger.
Galaxy Clusters Explained
Explore galaxy clusters, the largest gravitationally bound structures in the cosmos, containing thousands of galaxies, hot gas, and mysterious dark matter.
The Chandrasekhar Limit Explained
Discover the Chandrasekhar limit, the maximum mass a white dwarf star can have before collapsing into a supernova. Learn why it's key to astrophysics.
Ceres: The Asteroid Belt's Dwarf Planet
Discover Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt. Is this dwarf planet a hidden ocean world? Learn about NASA's Dawn mission findings.
Cepheid Variables: Cosmic Yardsticks
Discover Cepheid variables, the pulsating stars that act as cosmic yardsticks, allowing astronomers to measure vast distances across the universe.
Cosmic Calibration Explained
Discover cosmic calibration, the method of measuring vast distances in space to understand the universe's expansion and solve cosmic mysteries.