Astronomy Disciplines: Astrophysics
Astrophysics deals principally with the physics of the universe, including luminosity, density, temperature, and the chemical composition of stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium.
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Featured Article
Gravity: Quantum
Taking a clue from theories we have for the other three forces, it stands to reason that in order to create a Theory of Everything that includes gravity, we are going to have to create something like...
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Featured Blog Post
Notes from the Astronomy Underground- Astropalooza
According to the tagline in Ridley Scott’s 1979 blockbuster Alien, “In space, no one can hear you scream.” It’s true that sound waves, unlike light, need a medium- some kind of...
