Unveiling the Celestial Wonders
Geostationary orbit is a high altitude Earth orbit, where the speed of the satellite around the Earth can follow the speed of the Earth’s rotation. Situated at an altitude of 35,786 kilometers above the equator, it is an ideal location for weather forecasting, communications and ground monitoring. Satellites orbit the Earth in one of three … Read More “What is a geostationary satellite?” »
A “Blue Moon” is a fairly rare phenomenon that involves the appearance of an additional full moon over a certain period of time. There are two definitions of this period, and one of them was born from a misunderstanding. The first definition of a Blue Moon was the third full moon in a season of … Read More “What is a blue moon?” »
Find out first Learn everything you can about telescopes. Include advertisements from manufacturers, and especially read reviews of the telescope. Do not proceed to the next step if you are not familiar with telescope reviews. Astronomy magazine is a great tool for viewing telescope advertisements and reviews. Magnification capacity Avoid any telescope that touts its … Read More “Guide to buying a suitable telescope” »
We would like to introduce to our readers the document “Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Binoculars and Telescopes” published by One-Minute Astronomer and Mintaka Publishing Inc. This document will review the basic concepts. A review of binoculars and telescopes, and finally a recommendation for several types of telescopes and accessories based on individual needs and abilities. … Read More “Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Binoculars and Telescopes (P1)” »
Ever since astronomers began pointing telescopes at the Red Planet, discovering images of channels or faces, the hope for the existence of civilization on the planet symbolized this war and the desire to one day end it. the feet. Today, with the development of science and technology, we have gained new perspectives on the red … Read More “How to live on Mars?” »
From its vantage point above Earth’s atmosphere, the Hubble Telescope has made important contributions to this area of research. All cosmic stars function like giant recycling factories that take light chemical elements and convert them into heavier elements. The primitive, or primordial, composition of the universe is studied in detail. This detail is one of … Read More “Composition of the Universe” »
The following article will describe the main uses of telescopes to support astronomical observation and research. The main function of telescopes in astronomical observation and research is to magnify celestial objects several times (characterized by the magnification of the telescope) and to increase the ability to receive light from celestial objects (characterized by the magnification … Read More “Basic telescope settings” »
Things to know and do before buying a telescope Binoculars are inexpensive, simple and easy to use, and they have exposed you to thousands of objects in our Milky Way and beyond. Every stargazer should own a pair of binoculars. But there may come a time when you want more, when you want to see … Read More “Choose a telescope” »
“Don’t bother with binoculars, I want a telescope,” many beginners say. But binoculars are telescopes! They’re simply two small telescopes side by side, with some optical additions to bring the eyepieces close enough together that you can comfortably look through both at the same time. Unlike large telescopes, binoculars are intuitive and easy to use. … Read More “Instructions for choosing telescopes and binoculars (P2): Choosing binoculars” »
The list of major meteor showers has not changed much in recent decades. Meteor showers are a part of nature, and like all things in nature, a meteor shower can become more exciting or less frequent from year to year. But in 2014, an interesting new meteor shower could appear. This meteor shower comes from … Read More “Will Comet 209P/LINEAR Create a Major Meteor Shower in 2014?” »
Today, most people have heard of black holes. But many enthusiasts don’t know exactly what these strange objects are and what they are capable of. Part of the reason is that his name is a bit inaccurate. A black hole is not just an empty hole in space, but an entity in the universe with … Read More “Black hole, monster of the universe” »
The solar system (or solar system) is a planetary system with the Sun at the center and celestial bodies under the gravitational pull of the Sun, all of which were formed from the collapse of a meteor cloud and a giant asteroid almost 4.6 billion years ago. Most celestial bodies revolve around the Sun, and … Read More “Solar system and 8 planets” »
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun’s light and casting a shadow of the Moon on the Earth’s surface. Solar eclipses only occur during the new moon. If you want to observe a solar eclipse, you must be in the path of the Moon’s shadow. The … Read More “What is a solar eclipse?” »
Astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology and the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered that the spiral galaxy A1689B11 is approximately 11 billion years old. It is oldest galaxy was discovered, forming only 2.6 billion years after the Big Bang. The research results were published on the online library of Cornell University, USA on October … Read More “Discovering the oldest spiral galaxy in the universe” »
In winter, the weather is usually cold, windy, and the trees are bare, the sky is always gray, dark in color, with clouds and not clouds, sometimes the night sky appears but shows it. Another beautiful color – The color of the sky stars… Of course, winter is often cold and you will be afraid … Read More “Observe the winter constellations” »
HEADLIGHT Recently, Russia managed to put a satellite into orbit that will become one of our brightest stars for a few days and could interfere with astronomical observations.This satellite is called Mayak, Mayak was developed by MAMU.“The launch of the satellite was completed successfully and we are waiting for the North American Command to monitor … Read More “Artificial star in the night sky” »
One of the most amazing endeavors man has ever undertaken is space exploration. A big part of that surprise is the complexity. Space exploration is complicated because there are so many problems to solve and so many obstacles to overcome. You have something like this:– Space vacuum– Thermal control problem– Difficulty getting back into the … Read More “How rockets work” »
As we know, Mars is an outer planet and it orbits the Sun in twice the time of Earth. About every two years, our Earth catches up and overtakes it, the consequence is the retrograde movement of the planet, which gave ancient astronomers a headache when they did not know how to explain it. all … Read More “Mars comes closest to Earth in May.” »
Jupiter – the 5th planet from the Sun is the largest planet in the solar system, approximately 800,000,000 km from the Sun. The mass of Jupiter represents 70% of the total mass of the planets orbiting the Sun. With a structure of 84% hydrogen gas and 14% helium gas (the two main gases that make … Read More “Jupiter – Big brother of the solar system” »
Venus is classified as a terrestrial planet and is sometimes considered a “sister planet” of Earth due to its size, gravitational acceleration and orbital parameters similar to those of Earth. Illustration of Earth and Venus – two “twin planets” of the solar system. Venus completes one orbital period approximately every 224.65 Earth days. While one … Read More “Venus – The only planet that rotates retrograde in the solar system” »
Instructions for manufacturing and assembling refracting telescopes – Ursa Major 60F900 version After many years of research and improvement, we would like to show you how to make a simple refractor telescope in minutes from the available materials at a much cheaper cost than traditional commercial refractors with an equivalent configuration. This version is called … Read More “Instructions for the manufacture and assembly of a refracting telescope version Ursa Major 60F900” »
Black hole (black hole or black hole) is a region of no time that the gravitational field prevents everything, including light, from escaping. General relativity predicts that a large enough amount of matter in a small enough range will warp spacetime to become a black hole. Surrounding the black hole is a surface defined by … Read More “SCIENTIFIC DEFINITIONS OF UNIVERSAL BLACK FESTIVAL” »
The last article in the series on reflecting prismsAbbé-König. Prism Named for Ernst Abbe and Albert König, the Abbe-König prism is used for 180° inversion and is commonly used in binoculars and some types of KTVs. It is made up of two glass prisms fixed together to form a symmetrical dwarf V shape. The light … Read More “Types of reflective prisms (PL)” »
On the occasion of the choice by the United Nations of 2009 as the year of the side, the site of scientific information PopSci elected 10 typical telescopes of all times to present to the readers. ‘Eyes’ of Gemini Two eyes are always better than one, which is why scientists set up two observatories an … Read More “Top 10 typical telescopes of all time” »
The Crab Nebula (also known as M1 or NGC 1952) lies approximately 6,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus. It’s the remains of a great dead star. In place of the old star is a very dense and energetic pulsar that spins rapidly. The large amount of X-rays emitted by pulsars is so stable … Read More “Crab Nebula” »
A team of astronomers from Yale University and the University of California in the United States have pushed the boundaries of space and time, giving us a closer look at the universe as it was only 700 million years old. Thanks to the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, the team discovered a galaxy formed 13 billion … Read More “Discover the most distant and oldest galaxy in the universe.” »
Dark Energy Mystery – Part 2 The second hypothesis. The second hypothesis concerns a “fifth element – quintessence” that permeates the universe and creates repulsion. Physicists are familiar with the notion of this form – as in electrodynamics or gravitation – that of a field. If dark energy is a field, then this field varies … Read More “dark energy mystery” »
GEMINI STAR – The embodiment of brotherhood Gemini or Gemini (♊) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is also one of the 48 constellations of Ptolemy and one of the 88 modern constellations. Gemini in Latin means “twins” and it is associated with the story of two brothers Castor and Pollux in … Read More “Gemini – the embodiment of brotherhood” »
Shapes of constellations in the sky Around the 11th century BC, during the Zhou Dynasty, people divided the sky into 4 parts, East, West, South, South, North, and at the same time gave them the image of 4 legendary animals (the Four Statues), each part 7 star clusters, a total of 28 star clusters (Two … Read More “The Twenty-eight Chinese Xiu” »
American scientists have successfully simulated the process of “eating” the stars of the cosmic black holeRecently, Doctor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Enrico Ramirez and his colleagues from the University of California, Santa Cruz managed to simulate the whole process, the process of a black hole destroying a star. The results of the study were published … Read More “Simulate the process of swallowing a star from a black hole” »
Part 4 – Entropy and Hawking Radiation In 1971, Stephen Hawking proved that the area of the event horizon of any classical black hole never decreases. This is similar to the second law of thermodynamics, where the role of the event horizon area corresponds to entropy. We can violate the second law of thermodynamics by … Read More “Black Hole Series – Part 4” »
In this image, the Sun is below the horizon and casts a red-orange glow on the Earth’s surface, which is the troposphere – the lowest layer of the atmosphere. The tropopause is the brown line along the upper edge of the troposphere. Up there is the stratosphere, the dark part and the upper atmosphere.A peculiarity … Read More “The mystery of the temperature of the planet’s atmospheres” »
Space is huge, a study found in the Milky Way galaxy teeming with billions of Earth-sized planets, orbiting stars like our sun and existing in the Goldilocks region – neither too hot nor too cold for life. Astronomers using NASA data have calculated that for the first time in our galaxy alone, there are at … Read More “There are at least 8.8 billion Earth-sized planets” »
Most people know what a supernova is, it is simply an explosion when a star collapses and ejects material from its crust into space, but few people know what a type Ia supernova is and why it is used as a standard candle. With what I know, I would like to present it to you … Read More “Why Ia supernovae are used as “standard candles”” »
Humanity should start thinking about how to interact with extraterrestrial life before coming into contact with extraterrestrial life, experts say. The Star Trek movie is a great example of communication and cooperation in finding a common voice for the inhabitants of the universe. Assuming that astronomers detect an intelligent life form approaching our civilization, then … Read More “Should we develop a code of conduct with the inhabitants of space?” »
1. Ganymede – The largest moon in the solar system. At first glance, Ganymede is quite similar to Earth’s Moon, but Ganymede, Jupiter’s moon, is the largest moon in the solar system. It’s so big it has its own magnetic field – something other moons don’t have. 2. Miranda – Super bad moon. At first … Read More “Interesting facts about the moons of the solar system. (part 1)” »
Fragment #5: String Theory String theory (and its latest version, superstring theory), suggests that all atomic-sized particles are not tiny dots, but elastic bands like rubber bands. The only difference between the beads is the frequency of the string’s oscillations. String theory arose from an attempt to resolve the apparent contradiction between two major theories … Read More “Pieces of the Universe (continued)” »
Total lunar eclipse of October 8, 2014 in Hanoi – Picture: Hoang Quoc Phuong – A At dawn on July 28, 2018, Vietnamese and many parts of the world will be able to admire an amazing astronomical phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse. This is the second and last lunar eclipse this year (2018). The last … Read More “Total Lunar Eclipse NIGHT 27 AM 28 JULY 2018” »
In August, astronomy enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to admire the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most remarkable meteor showers of the year. What is the meteor shower? When meteorites enter the Earth’s atmosphere at supersonic speeds, they generate shock waves that forcefully compress the air along the way. This pressure … Read More “Watch the Perseid meteor shower in August 2018” »
For more than 50 years, NASA has been trying to find answers to the mysteries of the universe. With many incredible feats, humanity thinking back to NASA’s greatest scientific achievements will feel proud. NASA and the 5 Greatest Scientific Achievements in History 1. Chandra X-ray Telescope The Chandra telescope was launched into space in the … Read More “The 5 Greatest Scientific Achievements in NASA History” »
You may not have noticed, in the evening at this time of the year, the sky is covered with many Constellation These relate to water including: Capricorn (Capricorn/Sea Goat), Aquarius (Aquarius/Water Bearer), Pisces (Pisces), Pisces Austrinus (Nam Ngu/South Pisces), Cetus (Eagle/Whale) and finally Eridanus (Ba Giang/River). Even the sky where these constellations reside is often … Read More “The constellations bring… water to the sky” »
Early 20th century science fiction depicts Venus as a magical land with pleasant warm weather, green forests, and even dinosaurs. In 1950, the American Museum of Natural History even invited guests to reserve seats on the first space voyage, before the advent of private space travel companies. Today, Venus has clearly shown that it is … Read More “NASA wants to send humans to Venus” »
Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year (IIAPY) is a photography contest Astronomy The largest annual in the world This year, this competition brings together 911 photographers with more than 4,200 works attend competition, including authors under the age of 15. On October 23, the organizers announced the excellent winning works. Take a moment to … Read More “THE BEST ASTERIEOUS PHOTOS OF 2018” »
It is a type of remote sensing satellite capable of capturing images from space, thereby monitoring the quality of coastal seawater. This “Made in Vietnam” product is worth millions of dollars. The Microdragon satellite is a product developed by the Vietnam Space Center, a unit of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. The Vietnam … Read More “Satellite “Made in Vietnam” unveiled at the end of 2018″ »
When referring to Saturn, people immediately think of the characteristic large rings. But not only that, this planet has a lot of interesting things. Saturn is a giant planet, ranked 2nd in solar system only after Jupiter. For many astronomy enthusiasts, planet It has a strange charm. A drop of water can float Saturn is … Read More “Saturn and things you probably didn’t know!” »
The Kepler Space Telescope – NASA’s revolution in the search for extraterrestrial life officially “died” due to fuel starvation on October 30. After nearly a decade of legendary discovery of up to 70% of the 3,800 known habitable planets, Kepler was “exhausted”, unable to continue to reorient itself to analyze cosmic objects as well as … Read More “Farewell KEPLER” »
According to a study published on November 5, scientists claim that this star, located in the same Milky Way as the solar system, would have been “born” 13.5 billion years ago with the proof that the material structure of this star has a very low amount of metal. The star that formed only about 300 … Read More “Discovery of a star born 13.5 billion years ago” »
Stellarium Astronomy software that simulates the famous sky is known and used by many people. There is a cool feature of it that not many people know about is comet tracking, so you’ll have some useful information to help you identify bright comets in the sky. So why not try to find out right away… … Read More “Tracking comets with Stellarium software” »
This ephemeris contains information about astronomical events that will take place in 2019, including phases of the Moon, meteor showers, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, planets in opposition, conjunctions of planets and other events interesting. Most of the astronomical events in this calendar are visible to the naked eye, although some may require the aid of … Read More “Astronomical calendar January 2019” »
The famous winter Geminid meteor shower will take place in mid-December, marking the biggest meteor shower of the year. According to NASA, the Geminids will peak on the night of December 13 and early in the morning of December 14. Basic information about the Geminid meteor shower Origin: 3200 Phaethon (meteor) Activities: from December 4 … Read More “BEST METERRATORY OF 2018” »
A wormhole is a theoretical passage through spacetime, providing a shortcut for long journeys across the universe. Wormholes are predicted by general relativity. But be very careful: the wormhole carries dangers such as sudden collapse, high-energy radiation or dangerous exposure to “foreign” objects. The Wormhole Theory An illustration of a wormhole – the connection between … Read More “Wormhole – the shortcut to the universe” »
As usual, the Quadrantids take place in January each year as the opening meteor shower for the new year. Compared to other meteor showers, this is quite strange. This year, the Quadrantids will peak on the night of January 3 and the morning of January 4. Fortunately, this year, the moonlight did not interfere with … Read More “Quadrantids meteor shower welcomes 2019” »
In terms of star size, the Sun is only average, about half of the known stars are larger than the Sun, the other half are smaller. The largest star ever discovered in the universe is UY Scuti – A Super star-super giant with a radius 1708 times larger than the Sun. However, UY Scuti’s top … Read More “What is the biggest star in the universe?” »
In recent years, the name “supermoon” has appeared very often in the press, causing many people to think that this is an extremely attractive phenomenon. However, the reality is not so. Let’s find out what this phenomenon really is, and look at the most frequently asked questions about it. What is a Super Moon? The … Read More “Super moon – rumors and facts” »
Despite the cold, winter brings us many beautiful constellations, highlighted by bright stars. Let’s explore 6 of them, never to be surprised under the night sky. The winter constellations are best observed in the evening from late December to late March in the northern hemisphere, and from late June to late September in the southern … Read More “6 constellations to know in the winter sky” »
When a star dies, it can explode in a supernova explosion giant, one of the most spontaneous and violent events in the universe. How will these facts help us better understand the universe? HOW does the SUPER nova explosion occur? Large stars have short life cycles and die very early. Like all stars, they produce … Read More “What happens when the star collapses?” »
In the last 20 years of his life, Albert Einstein became a special figure in the physics community, with this beloved eccentric man’s favorite subjects of controversy attracting puzzled looks in the community. While quantum theory – the theory of infinitely small objects – was measured with unprecedented precision, Einstein did not consider it a … Read More “Superstring theory – the hope of 21st century physics” »
WHAT IS THIEN HA? A galaxy is a huge collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Galaxies can be very large, up to a trillion stars, or very small, just a few million stars. Galaxies come in a wide variety of shapes, from massive star clouds to intricate spirals with distinct star-filled … Read More “An overview of galaxies and the classification of galaxies” »
The development of information technology brings great benefits to astronomy enthusiasts. Now, even when it’s cloudy, you can still see exactly what’s in the sky. Now, even though you are forever tied to your little blue planet, you can still travel through the Milky Way. The software below will help you do that. 1. STELLARIUM … Read More “5 essential astronomical software for your computer” »
As in other scientific fields, astronomy is not devoid of courageous, intelligent and passionate women. They contributed significantly to the construction of astronomy as we know it today. Let’s take a look at some typical female astronomers and express our deep gratitude and admiration to them. HYPATIA HYPATIA (born around 350-370, died in 415): She … Read More “Outstanding Women in Astronomy” »
After Stephen Hawking passed away in March, we continue to read and learn about his legacy. Stephen Hawking, as a researcher, speaker, author and advocate for many years, has been esteemed by generations of people around the world. So, in honor of this scientific giant, we’ve compiled a list of his five greatest accomplishments. Obviously, … Read More “Stephen Hawking and the 5 Greatest Contributions to Humanity” »
This is the first image of a black hole that all of humanity, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking was waiting for.This image taken at Galaxy M87 (NGC 4486, Virgo A, Virgo A) is a massive elliptical galaxy and strong source of radio radiation located in the constellation Virgo, located 55 million light-years from Earth. In the … Read More “THE FIRST IMAGE OF THE BLACK HOUSE” »
Today we know what our neighboring worlds look like, we know how beautiful the universe is, we have seen massive supernova explosions and seen the first image of Earth, a black hole. All thanks to the telescope! Undoubtedly, the telescope has become the most widely used instrument in astronomy and astrophysics. Anyone who wants to … Read More “Basic Telescope Concepts” »
Summer constellations are best seen in the evening sky from late June through September in the Northern Hemisphere, and December through late March in the Southern Hemisphere. For observers in the Northern Hemisphere, the constellations that will dominate the summer sky include three constellations with three very bright stars, forming the Summer Triangle – Eagle, … Read More “7 constellations to know in the summer sky” »
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 experimental satellites. Billionaire Elon Musk’s tech company says it’s one of the toughest launches ever. The Falcon Heavy rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 2:30 a.m. on June 25, according to Reuters. The event was delayed nearly three hours from the original … Read More “SpaceX launches ‘super rocket’ to get 24 satellites into space at once” »
On July 21 at 02:56 (GMT), astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step on the Moon. This lunar landing marked a milestone in human history. . “It’s a small step for a man, but a giant leap for humanity.”, the phrase Neil Armstrong uttered on the Moon, has become a symbol of human energy, strength … Read More “story through each photo” »
The last stage in the life of a star is to become a black dwarf. Since they don’t emit light or heat, detecting these objects (if they actually exist) is a challenge. However, the universe is only 14 billion years old, still too young for this type of object to form. FINAL STAGE OF A … Read More “star corpses” »
Want to find deep objects like nebulae or star clusters but don’t know where to start? Observing deep celestial bodies is not as complicated as one might think. You can watch them from the comfort of your garden or your place of residence, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money on modern … Read More “Where should you start?” »
In 1965, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space, once again demonstrating the strength of the Soviet Union in the race to conquer space. An illustrious career Alexei Leonov (1934-2019) was a Soviet cosmonaut, assigned to the Voskhod 2 spacecraft, which performed the first spacewalk in human history, died on May … Read More “first man to walk in space” »
The prize was awarded to three scientists James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for two studies in cosmology and exoplanets. Three scientists have won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. Photo: Twitter. The Swedish Academy of Sciences at 4:55 p.m., October 8 (Hanoi time) announced the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics belonging to scientists … Read More “The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research on the universe” »
Human exploration and exploration of the universe are progressing day by day. Besides “big industry players” like NASA, Roscosmos or ESA, more and more countries are participating in this expensive but exciting game. So what new events and milestones will we see this year? February: Solar Orbiter Selected as the first medium-range mission of the … Read More “9 Important Space Exploration Events Planned for 2020” »
Usually in astronomy, the telescope detects a strange object and then leaves the work to the researchers. But sometimes the opposite happens. In 1975, two physicists proposed the concept of a very strange type of object: a red giant star containing an inner neutron star called the Thorne-Zytko object. In June 2014, a team of … Read More “5 types of mysterious stars yet to be discovered in our universe” »
Different from science documentaries Dense knowledgeSpace travel films in cinematic form will give you a true sense of the life, will and energy of those who undertake the mission to conquer space. Note: In this list, the HAS only selects feature films (not documentaries), produced in this 21st century, and with a good or higher … Read More “9 BEST SPACE TRAVEL FILMS” »
Until the next rendezvous in mid-December each year, astronomy enthusiasts have the opportunity to admire the magnificent Geminid meteor shower, also known as the meteor shower in the sky. The Geminids promise to be a brilliant meteor shower with countless beautiful and bright meteors warming up the early winter skies. In 2020, the peak of … Read More “GUIDELINES FOR WATCHING GEMINID METEORO SHOWERS 2020” »
Another year is coming to an end, the new year is approaching. Let’s find out what exciting astronomical events await us in February 2021. This astronomical calendar document is mainly translated from the Seasky website, in addition to many reputable scientific websites such as Earthsky, NASA, Time & Date, etc. converted to Vietnamese time. February … Read More “Calendar of astronomical events February 2021” »
The 2020 Geminid (Gemini) meteor shower – the most notable meteor shower of the year – will peak at dawn on December 14 (Sunday evening and Monday morning). However, you could also see great performances in the sky the previous days, on the morning of December 12 or 13 or at any time of the … Read More “GEMINIDS Meteor Shower 2020 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” »
This year, at the winter solstice, we will have the opportunity to admire the precious moment of meeting after nearly 800 years, so as not to miss this event, please refer to the article below! Astronomers use the word “conjunction” to describe the meeting of planets and other celestial bodies on the celestial sphere. In … Read More “CONFERENCE – A LIBERATION AFTER 800 YEARS” »
March is the month that marks the beginning of spring. This month see the moon with the beauty of Venus just after sunset. This astronomical calendar document is mainly translated from the Seasky website, in addition to many reputable scientific websites such as Earthsky, NASA, Time & Date, etc. converted to Vietnamese time. Note: The … Read More “Calendar of astronomical events March 2021” »
Another year is coming to an end, the new year is approaching. Let’s find out what exciting astronomical events await us in April 2021. This astronomical calendar document is mainly translated from the Seasky website, in addition to many reputable scientific websites such as Earthsky, NASA, Time & Date, etc. converted to Vietnamese time. April … Read More “Calendar of astronomical events April 2021” »
Another year is coming to an end, the new year is approaching. Let’s find out what exciting astronomical events await us in June 2021. This astronomical calendar document is mainly translated from the Seasky website, in addition to many reputable scientific websites such as Earthsky, NASA, Time & Date, etc. converted to Vietnamese time. June … Read More “Calendar of astronomical events June 2021” »
So another year of skywatching has arrived, bringing with it plenty to watch in 2021. Here are the most anticipated astronomical events of 2021. The conjunction of the 2 bright planets, the total and near-total lunar eclipses, the famous Perseid meteor shower, the autumnal appearance of Venus… are the astronomical highlights that will take place … Read More “TOP 10 REMARKABLE ASTRONOMIC OBSERVATION EVENTS IN 2021” »
Humans have always wished and were curious to know more about the universe. They put their passion and faith in the lander named Perseverance – as proof of perseverance and intense passion. After a seven-month journey, crossing 472 million kilometers, NASA’s Perseverance probe landed on the surface of Mars on February 19, 2021. Armed with … Read More “HOPE FOR A NEW ERA” »
Some evidence confirms that there is no hidden planet X in the solar system, but scientists have not confirmed this yet. Proof of a giant planet lurking on the edge of the solar system may just be a myth, according to a new study. “We can’t deny it yet,” said Kevin Napier, a physicist at … Read More “Does planet X really exist?” »
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, day and night will be roughly equal in most time zones around the world. Here are 10 facts about the vernal equinox that you probably didn’t know. Google Doodle Icon March 20, 2021 1. Coinciding with the autumnal equinox The March Equinox is the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere … Read More “10 things about the vernal equinox you probably didn’t know” »
Spring comes with the pure tenderness of heaven and earth, a few endless drizzles and ends with the expected astronomical events. One of them is the Lyrids meteor shower. If you love meteor showers or have questions about this event, the following article will be helpful. In 2021, the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower … Read More “WELCOME TO THE FIRST METRORATORY OF SPRING 2021” »
On May 26, we will have the opportunity to observe two astronomical phenomena, the lunar eclipse and the supermoon at the same time. If you love the skies and want the most complete sighting, follow the necessary information below. What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth’s shadow blocks sunlight from reaching … Read More “What you need to know about the Lunar Eclipse event” »
June 21, 2021 is the longest day of the year in most time zones in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are 10 facts you might not know about the summer solstice. summer solstice and winter solstice In the northern hemisphere, where there is the longest daylight of the year, the June solstice is also known as … Read More “10 things to know about the June summer solstice” »
You’re all too familiar with the image of a person looking through a telescope, and you think that’s what astronomers are supposed to do. No, the days when astronomers had to stay up all night to adjust giant telescopes for observations are long gone.If so, what are modern astronomers doing? WORK IN OFFICES AND WORK … Read More “What do professional astronomers do?” »
This star system is a good candidate for the closest type Ia supernova (one-A – only supernova from a binary star system) to Earth ever found. Astronomers have discovered a rare teardrop-shaped star in the universe, about 1,500 light-years from the Sun. Star in the shape of a water drop, illustration So why is this … Read More “The teardrop-shaped singularity will surely explode with its invisible companion in a massive supernova” »
August brings with it mild air and glorious sparkling skies, as well as many exceptional astronomical events. Contributing to the night sky party is the appearance of the Perseid meteor shower, a famous meteor shower sought after by many astronomy enthusiasts around the world. Let’s discover the meteor shower of Anh Tien, to best prepare … Read More “Everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower” »
An international team of researchers has revealed that cosmic voids located in Earth’s skies could challenge even Einstein. Map of dark matter created by the international Dark Energy Survey (DES) team We can’t see elementary matterI don’t know much about them either, but we know they exist because of their powerful impact in space. Dark … Read More “The largest dark matter map of the universe” »
