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Particle Acceleration — Research Starter
Particle acceleration refers to the process of increasing the speed and energy of charged particles, such as protons and electrons, to near light speed. This phenomenon began to gain attention in the…
Orion (constellation) — Research Starter
Orion is a prominent constellation recognized for its distinctive shape and bright stars, visible across the globe, particularly in the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. Named after a…
Orbit Plotting — Research Starter
Orbit Plotting is the process of calculating the elliptical path that celestial objects, such as satellites, follow as they move around a primary body, like a planet or star. This concept is grounded…
OB Stars — Research Starter
OB stars are a collective term for two classifications of stars—O and B stars—recognized for their extreme temperatures and brightness. O stars have surface temperatures exceeding 44,500 degrees…
Nucleus (Comet Anatomy) — Research Starter
The nucleus of a comet is its solid core, primarily composed of ice, dust, and rocks. This central body plays a crucial role in a comet's structure and behavior as it orbits the sun. When far from the…
Neutrino Astrophysics — Research Starter
Neutrino astrophysics is a specialized field within astrophysics that investigates neutrinos, fundamental particles that possess very small mass and no charge. These particles are the second most…
NEOWISE — Research Starter
NEOWISE, or the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, is a NASA mission that evolved from the earlier Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) project. Reactivated in September…
NEAR Shoemaker — Research Starter
The NEAR Shoemaker mission, launched on February 17, 1996, marked a significant milestone in space exploration as the first NASA mission designed to orbit and land on an asteroid. After its successful…
Morgan-Keenan Classification System (MK or MKK) — Research Starter
The Morgan-Keenan Classification System (MK or MKK) is a method used by astronomers to categorize stars based on their spectral characteristics and luminosity. Developed in the early 20th century, the…
Moon Impacts (general) — Research Starter
Moon impacts refer to the collisions between meteors and the lunar surface, resulting in the formation of craters. Since the dawn of the solar system, the moon has accumulated evidence of these…