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Planet Spin-Orbit Coupling  — Research Starter

Planet Spin-Orbit Coupling refers to the gravitational interactions between celestial bodies, specifically how the rotation of one body relates to its orbit around another. This phenomenon is deeply…

Pisces  — Research Starter

Pisces is one of the twelve constellations of the astronomical zodiac and is recognized by the International Astronomical Union as one of the eighty-eight official constellations. Latin for "fish,"…

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…