Delve into the fascinating world of the sun, our galaxy, and the vast expanse of space. Learn about the sun being a star at the center of our solar system, the planets orbiting it, the diversity of stars in the universe, and the Milky Way galaxy that we call home. Discover Proxima Centauri, our clos

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In 1755, Kant proposed that nebulae are island universes, sparking a debate on their nature within or outside our galaxy. Shapley and Curtis debated whether spiral nebulae were rotating systems like our Milky Way. Hubble's observations of the Andromeda Nebula led to the realization that it is a gala

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Explanation of the Big Bang Theory by Matthew Kogan, detailing the formation of the universe from a hot, dense mass expanding outward. As the universe cooled, particles formed, leading to the creation of stars and galaxies. The theory explores the imbalance between matter and antimatter, the intense

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The Big Bang theory proposes that the universe began with a violent expansion from a single point of pure energy around 13.787 billion years ago. Evidence such as red shift, the cosmic microwave background radiation, and the formation of fundamental particles supports this theory. The universe evolv

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Distant galaxies, the oldest science of astronomy, and the scientific method are explored in this content. Astronomy delves into the study of objects beyond Earth, while the scientific method serves as a tool to understand nature through observations and experiments.

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Dive into the wonders of galaxies, from the Milky Way to the Andromeda Galaxy, and discover celestial marvels like Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, Cygnus A, Maffei I & II, and the Magellanic Clouds. Explore these cosmic entities that hold enigmatic beauty and mysteries, shedding light on the vast universe

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The universe is a vast expanse consisting of various components. Only 0.4% comprises galaxies, while hydrogen, helium, protons, neutrons, and electrons make up 4%. The remaining 96% includes photons, neutrinos, dark matter, and dark energy. Photons, fundamental particles of light, exhibit different

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Explore the fascinating world of celestial bodies in the universe, including stars, galaxies, planets, and constellations. Learn about the formation of stars, the structure of galaxies like the Milky Way, and how constellations have been observed and named throughout history. Discover the significan

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380,000 years after the Big Bang, the Universe transitioned from a plasma to a gas, leading to the formation of atoms. Gravity caused gas clumps to form galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies. The life cycles of stars play a crucial role in recycling material back into the inter-stellar medium,

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Delve into intriguing subjects like Galactic Rotation Curves, Mass to Luminosity Ratio, Low Surface Brightness Galaxies, Dark Matter Haloes, and the Bullet Cluster. Discover how observations and Big Bang nucleosynthesis help us understand dark matter in the universe.

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Explore various image analysis algorithms and software tools used in astronomy for studying galaxies, stars, and other celestial objects. Learn about techniques such as Galfit, PyMorph, and more for extracting valuable information from digital images to advance scientific research in astrophysics.

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Challenge your knowledge of astronomy with these 10 questions from the SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 Round 4. Test your understanding of telescopes, galaxies, planets, and more in this exciting quiz. Answer questions on various aspects of astronomy, from telescope construction in South Africa to planetary r

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Explore the evolution of our understanding of the universe, from Einstein's initial beliefs in a static cosmos to the groundbreaking discoveries of an expanding universe and the Big Bang theory. Witness how observations of galaxies moving away in all directions and the cosmic microwave background ra

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Engage in the SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 Round 2 to challenge your understanding of astronomy. Answer questions within 60 seconds and discuss with your team. Explore topics like the Sun, stars, galaxies, and more. Test your knowledge and have fun with this astronomical quiz!

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Explore mesmerizing images of Triangulum Galaxy, Bubble Nebula, Crab Nebula, Eskimo Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula, and Eagle Nebula captured by Schools Observatory. Each image showcases the beauty and intricacy of space, inviting viewers to marvel at the wonders of our universe. Immerse yourself in the co

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The Universe, as we know it today, started with the Big Bang around 13.5 billion years ago, leading to the expansion of galaxies and the formation of stars, planets, and moons. Edwin Hubble's discovery of galaxies moving away from each other provided key insights into the expanding universe. Astrono

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The VLA Sky Survey (VLASS) is a comprehensive radio survey covering the sky visible to the VLA, conducted in three epochs with a focus on imaging galaxies, detecting transient events, exploring Faraday tomography, and uncovering hidden phenomena in the universe. The survey employs innovative strateg

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Understanding the co-evolution of galaxies and active galactic nuclei (AGN) through next-generation radio surveys is crucial for advancing astrophysical knowledge. These surveys offer a comprehensive view of star formation, AGN activity, and AGN feedback mechanisms. The quest for multi-band informat

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Harnessing the power of big data in astronomy, this presentation by Curt Dodds from the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, delves into the utilization of national cyberinfrastructure to advance artificial intelligence access and foster innovation in the field. The discussion

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Radio galaxies are categorized as radio-loud or radio-quiet based on the presence of jets and lobes. Unlike radio-loud quasars, the nuclear radio emission in radio-quiet quasars does not originate from large-scale jets. Possible explanations include broad absorption lines, magnetically accelerated e

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The evolution of galaxies from compact star-forming to quiescent states involves processes such as secular evolution, gas inflows, and star formation quenching. By studying the structural relations and star formation in these galaxies, insights are gained into their transition towards quiescence. Th

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Introduction to the fascinating world of high redshift quiescent galaxies, focusing on the importance of studying cosmological distances, photometry probes, and the challenges of identifying NIR-dark galaxies. The research delves into SED fitting parameters and the use of ALMA for spectral energy di

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Delve into the star formation histories of early-type dwarf galaxies, exploring their significance as local objects and prime targets for near-field cosmology. Understand the complexities of re-ionization, age, metallicity, and morphology in the context of galaxy evolution. Uncover the relationships

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Dive into the wonders of the universe with this engaging lesson on space celestial objects. Discover the differences between comets and asteroids, explore planets and moons in our solar system, learn about stars, asteroids, comets, and galaxies, and unravel the mysteries of astronomy. Let your curio

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In this collection of images and discussions from the XMM Workshop 2010, Marat Gilfanov and collaborators delve into the study of X-ray emissions from galaxies. They investigate the properties of galaxies, stellar mass correlations, and the formation and evolution of X-ray binaries. The presentation

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Test your astronomical knowledge with quick-fire questions in the SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 Round 3. Can you answer questions about galaxies, stars, black holes, planets, and more in just 60 seconds? Challenge yourself and see how well you do!

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Division of Astronomy and Space Physics, in cooperation with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF), focuses on researching topics such as the first stars and galaxies, re-ionization of the Universe, and more. With distinct but complementary areas of expertise, the division offers programs in

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Explore the fascinating world of black holes, from theoretical micro black holes that emit Hawking Radiation to stellar black holes formed from high-mass star collapses. Discover intermediate and rogue black holes, as well as the mysterious supermassive black holes found at the centers of galaxies.

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The evolutionary path of galaxies is marked by gas reservoirs that fuel star formation and feed supermassive black holes, influenced by feedback processes such as galactic outflows. This study analyzes ionized outflows in MaNGA DR2 galaxies, focusing on data samples, spectral fitting, and sample sel

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Labor, also known as parturition, is the process of uterine contractions leading to the expulsion of the fetus. Various hormonal changes, including increased estrogen levels, play a crucial role in triggering and regulating labor. The progression from a quiescent uterus to active contractions involv

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Jonathan Stern's research explores the implications of radiation pressure confinement on the interaction between quasars and their host galaxies, focusing on photo-ionized gas systems. Through modeling and analyzing various properties of these systems, the study offers insights into quasar feedback

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The ADMIT (ALMA Data Mining Toolkit) developed by the University of Maryland, University of Illinois, and NRAO enables the generation of science products from data cubes. It supports first-view data products like spectra, line identification, and moment maps, facilitating analysis for galaxies like

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The expansion and acceleration of the universe, driven by dark energy, is characterized by a homogeneous and uniform cosmic expansion. The Hubble constant, determined by the scale factor, plays a key role. The Hubble diagram, based on Cepheid variable stars in nearby galaxies, uses their varying lum

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Anjali Gupta and collaborators discovered relativistic outflows in Seyfert galaxies Ark 564 and Mrk 590, with low-velocity outflows being common in these galaxies. The presence of warm absorbers and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) with varying properties have also been observed, shedding light on

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This information delves into the formation of star clusters within galaxies, exploring parameters such as time scale, total mass, velocity distribution, and more. It discusses the evolutionary theory and presents insights on open clusters, star-forming regions, and giant molecular clouds. Various ob

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Discover the origins of the Big Bang Theory through astronomical evidence such as light spectra and the motion of distant galaxies, tracing back to Edwin Hubble's groundbreaking observations in 1929. Explore how scientists developed hypotheses, collected data, and constructed the theory to understan

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Astronomers explore the vast cosmos, classifying galaxies into Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular types. Our solar system resides in the Milky Way, a massive spiral galaxy. The accepted theory of the Big Bang explains the universe's origin, supported by Edwin Hubble's observations. Delve into the mys

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Delve into the vast expanse of space, a vacuum devoid of air and filled with celestial wonders. Learn about galaxies like the Milky Way, planets such as Earth, and the twinkling stars that light up the night sky. Understand the fundamental concepts of space exploration and the mysteries that lie bey

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Delve into the intricate story of the universe's evolution from its hot dense origins to the vast cosmic web of stars and galaxies. Explore questions on stellar birth rates, interstellar medium influences, and the role of dark energy. Follow the journey of three students working on the Cosmic Evolut

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Welcome to the SAASTA AstroQuiz 2018 Round 2! Join the quiz where you have 60 seconds to answer 8 challenging astronomy questions. Test your knowledge on topics like the Sun, stars, galaxies, and more. Can you answer questions about the speed of light, the fate of our Sun, and celestial bodies in ou

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