For example, Saturn’s rings reflect sunlight at 2 microns but not at 3 and 5 microns, making them appear blue. In the same way, the fog material fell straight to the center near the poles of the fog, where orbits were slow. And since they were formed from a rotating disk, the planets all revolve…
The brighter segments of the nebula are designated NGC 6960, 6974, 6979, 6992 and 6995 in the New General Catalogue.NGC 6974 and NGC 6979 are luminous nodes in a fainter patch of the nebula on the northern edge between NGC 6992 and the Pickering Triangle. The brighter segments of the nebula are named NGC 6960,…
NGC 2186 is also in this list because although it is 5 degrees (and 400 light years) from the Rosette Nebula, it is at the same distance from us. NGC 2186 is also in this list because, although it is 5 degrees (and 400 light years) from the Rosette Nebula, it is at the same…
Messier 77 was discovered in 1780 by Pierre Méchain, who originally described it as a nebula. Messier 77 was discovered in 1780 by Pierre Méchain, who originally described it as a nebula. Such models, when viewed as close to the edge as the orientation in ngc 1068 requires, cannot reproduce an annular structure. Such models,…
The globular clusters of NGC 1277 are predominantly red and metal-rich, quite different from the blue, metal-poor clusters normally seen around galaxies of similar size. The globular clusters of NGC 1277 are predominantly red and metal-rich, quite unlike the blue, metal-poor clusters normally seen around galaxies of similar size. The black hole at the centre…
NGC 6960, also known as the Western Veil Nebula, Witch’s Beast Nebula and Sharpless 103, is the remnant of a supernova that occurred about 10,000 years ago. Wikipedia NGC 6960, the Witches’ Broom Nebula, the incredibly faint western segment of the Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus, about 1,400 light years from Earth. Wikipedia NGC…
Don’t peek at the answer until you’ve given this a good try! Then, scroll down a bit and the truth will be revealed to you. Credit: ESA/Space-X What in the world is it? Now, I know you’re thinking that this is some kind of swirly phenomenon related to a crater on the Moon or some…
According to theory, white dwarfs represent the end point of stellar evolution of main sequence stars with masses between 0.07 and 10 solar masses. Considering the low mass and wide orbit of this object, WD 0806-661 B can be interpreted as a brown subdwarf or direct-imaging exoplanet. Instead, at the end of its life, it…
Among some amateur astronomers, NGC 246 is known as the Pac-Man Nebula because of the arrangement of its central stars and surrounding star field. Among some amateur astronomers, NGC 246 is known as the Pac-Man Nebula because of the arrangement of its central stars and the surrounding star field. NGC 246 is a planetary nebula…
Press Shift+F10 to open the spawn menu and select planets from the drop-down list, select the planet or moon you want to add. Large thrusters vary linearly in effectiveness from at least 30% near the surface of a planet with a dense atmosphere to a full effectiveness of 100%. If you already have a star…
There are seven planets in Halcyon (Terra 1 is technically a moon, but shut up), although only three are available to visit. To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a guide that explains whether you can explore locked planets in The Outer Worlds. To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a…
You now have the power to choose the right location and firing direction that will give you the Star Trails pattern you need to tell the story you want. You now have the power to choose the right location and shooting direction that will give you the Star Trails pattern you need to tell the…
When gazing up at the night sky, it’s not uncommon for many of us to spot a brief, fleeting streak of light. This phenomenon, often described as a “shooting star,” is a wonder to behold. But what exactly is a shooting star? This article dives deep into this topic, shedding light on the science behind…
Gazing at the night sky, we see a myriad of twinkling celestial wonders. Among them, one star stands out, often capturing our attention and making us ponder: what is the brightest star in the sky? This question has fascinated astronomers, philosophers, and sky-gazers for centuries. Odyssey Magazine invites you on a stellar journey to uncover…
What is a White Dwarf Star? This question is fundamental to understanding the fate of many stars in our universe. Let’s dive deep into this fascinating celestial object and unravel its mysteries. Throughout the cosmic theater, stars of various sizes and intensities have played out their life cycles, illuminating the vastness of space with their…
The vast expanse of our universe has captivated the human mind for centuries. But one question continues to remain enigmatic in its nature: how many stars are there? Throughout this detailed exploration, we’ll explore the intricacies of the universe, the tools astronomers use to gauge stellar counts, and why this question is so challenging to…
Welcome to Odyssey Magazine, your cosmic compass. When we look up to the sky during the day, the most prominent celestial body we observe is the Sun. Shining brightly, it radiates light and warmth, making life on Earth possible. But have you ever pondered, what type of star is the sun? Explore this celestial wonder…
All the talk in the media over the past few years has been about Mars, and historically, humans have only landed on the moon. Whilst we haven’t been further than this ourselves, the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecrafts have been past the Jovian planets, including Saturn. But just how long did it take them to…
Astronomy is a desirable path for many. It has its own appeal, as it exists at the intersection of math and physics, and also creeps into the mysteries of the planets, stars, and galaxies. And whilst similar, there’s a difference between astrology and astronomy. Unfortunately, astronomy may not seem like a popular career path for many….
NASA says they’re going to make their way to Mars within the next decade (after re-visiting the moon again first), and Elon Musk has set his eyes on making the trip even sooner than that. One of the main reasons why Mars looks like a likely next target for most astronomers is that it’s within…
As one of the Jovian planets, Saturn isn’t quite as large as its bigger brother Jupiter. However, it is quite a way further out from Earth, which means it can be difficult to see in the night sky, even with a telescope. So, we know that Saturn is quite a way further out than Earth,…
Astronauts also sweat a lot in flight, which means that sex without gravity would probably be hot, humid and surrounded by little beads of sweat. When they went into space together, Lee and Davis even spent some time artificially inseminating frog eggs for the greater good. Despite the arrival of mixed crews in 1983, NASA…
Neptune is often considered to be an unknown entity. Whilst we have made massive strides towards understanding the planet in the past few decades, as of 2021 there’s still only been one space probe that’s directly explored the planet – and that was more than 20 years ago (Voyager 2). One of the main reasons…
As the furthest planet from the Sun, Neptune is one of the most unknown of the eight different planets. We do know that it’s a great distance away from us on the planet Earth, as it’s almost 30 times the distance from us as we are to the Sun. This means that the planet Neptune…