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This comprehensive guide lists 10 observatories in Montana, providing location, main telescope aperture, and public access details in an easy-to-scan table. Whether you’re planning a stargazing trip or researching telescope facilities, this complete list helps you find the best places to observe the night sky across Montana.
From relentless volcanic eruptions and deadly radiation belts to tidal heating and sulfurous plumes, Io hosts multiple lethal conditions. This hub outlines the 10 things that make Io the deadliest moon and links to in-depth posts on each hazard for explorers and researchers.
Discover 15 notable examples of Brown Dwarfs, from the nearby Luhman 16 binary to ultra-cool WISE discoveries. This post lists each object’s spectral type, distance (ly), and mass (M_Jup) with concise notes to help enthusiasts and students compare these substellar objects and learn which are closest, coldest, or most massive.
Exoplanet atmospheres hold answers about habitability, climate, and planetary origins. This hub explains 8 reasons why studying exoplanet atmospheres matters and links to deep-dive articles on spectroscopy, biosignature detection, atmospheric modeling, telescope techniques, and technological impacts—ideal for students, researchers, and curious readers.
This post catalogs 32 notable Neutron Stars—pulsars, magnetars, and other compact remnants—presented with Type, Distance (kly), and Discovery year. Use this concise, data-focused list to compare distances, trace discovery history, and quickly identify prominent neutron-star objects. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, students, and researchers seeking a reliable reference and further reading on each entry.
From close passes by near-Earth objects to tiny fragments that missed by minutes, this hub recounts 10 documented times Earth narrowly avoided asteroid impacts. Each entry links to a full breakdown of the object’s size, trajectory, detection, and what the event taught scientists about preventing future strikes.
From historic naked-eye flares to modern instrument-detected blasts, this post ranks the 10 Most Catastrophic Supernovas Ever Observed. Each entry summarizes date, type, energy output, observed effects, and scientific impact, with links to in-depth case studies, images, and expert analysis.
This comprehensive list profiles 48 notable 19th century astronomers, outlining each figure’s lifespan, nationality, and primary role or discovery. Ideal for students, historians, and astronomy enthusiasts seeking a concise, authoritative reference to the era’s leading observers and scientists.
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About Little Astronomy
Hi! I’m Elena. I’m a journalist who has been into astronomy since I was a kid. I founded this site to share tips and facts about astronomy and telescopes.If you are new around here and you want to get started with the hobby, check out our astronomy for beginners guide or the recommended gear page.
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