Chandra X-ray Observatory: Expedition to Unravel a Marvelous Universe
NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) is a telescope specially designed to detect X-ray emission from all sources of high energy in the universe that are invisible to the human eye. This great observatory was formerly known as the Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) and has joined the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the now-defunct Compton […]
Expanding Horizons: From Spiral Nebulae to Galaxies
Astronomy and Cosmology have for a long time, been one of the most debated realms of science. Observations paved the way to theories and arguments through the origins of the universe, up to the classification of stars. Until a not-so-distant past, galaxies such as “Andromeda” were simply termed nebulas. With the existence of other galaxies […]
Frozen in Time
Imagine a world no longer oppressed by diseases. Those abnormal conditions that disrupt the structure and function of our bodies; any harmful divergence would finally disperse and evanesce. Yet, we would still die. If not for another reason, we could die of old age, as we do age. Death approaches us slowly but surely. What […]
6 Incredible Space Discoveries You Could Have Missed in 2020
Medical breakthroughs dominated the news in 2020, but astronomers continued to work even in the face of a pandemic. They scoured radio waves for strange signals, identified new galaxies, and even determined which alien star systems may be able to detect Earth. Here are some of these mind-blowing discoveries. 01. Emissions of radio waves from […]
Of “Interstellar”: A Marvel of Space Travel
Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar,“ the smart sentimentalism which opened in theatres across the United States, delves into black holes, wormholes, and space travel, apparently taking scientific concepts seriously. Most renowned theoretical physicist Kip Thorne acting as an adviser and executive producer on “Interstellar” has brought to light a story that has not been experienced cinematically before. “Interstellar,” being […]
The UNICORN
The recent discovery of “Unicorn” , the smallest and the closest black hole found so far may lead to help solve an enduring mystery in astrophysics. “Unicorn” orbits with a red giant star about 1500 light-years from Earth. Named “Unicorn” in part because it is unique, and in part, because it was found in the […]
A Russian ‘First Firework’: Salyut I
April 19, 1971 01:40:00 UTCSalyut IProton RocketSite 81/24 Baikonur CosmodromeSoviet Union The most valuable mission in the way to make the Soviet space program a success occurred with the launch of the first space station, Salyut I into low earth orbit by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971. It orbited the Earth almost 3,000 […]
SEDS UOC: An Introduction
From time immemorial, exploring the marvels of our infinite universe and space has been an interesting subject that aroused the curiosity of humankind. It is quite obvious that this eagerness to investigate a myriad of engrossing facts about space and to unravel its wonders has clearly made a significant insight into the space sector to […]
Starry Thoughts: the SEDS UOC Blog
Oftentimes, we find ourselves lost in thoughts, whether it is in a moment of peace or one of turmoil. Sometimes, we tend to express the thoughts racing in our minds. Be it in the form of words, or by action. But rare a time comes when we pick up a pen or start typing and […]