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Explore the 10 Most Luminous Objects in the Universe in this illustrated hub post that ranks and explains the brightest phenomena across cosmic scales. From blazing quasars and gamma-ray bursts to titanic supernovae and active galactic nuclei, each entry links to an in-depth article covering what produces their extreme luminosity, observed signatures, and why they matter to astronomy.
Discover a concise list of Observatories in Rhode Island, including locations, telescope apertures, and public access details. Whether you’re a stargazer planning a visit or researching local astronomy resources, this guide highlights three key observatories and how to see them in person.
Explore a curated list of 20 yellow stars — clear Examples of Yellow Stars — with concise entries showing each star’s spectral type, constellation, and distance in light years. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and students, this post highlights Sun-like G-type stars and other notable yellow-hued stars, offering quick facts and context to help you identify and compare these stars across the night sky.
This hub explores 12 mysteries about dark matter, linking to in-depth posts that examine evidence, particle candidates, cosmic roles, detection efforts, and leading theories. Ideal for curious readers and students, the series breaks down each mystery with clear explanations, recent findings, and what future experiments could reveal.
Explore a complete, curated list of the 18 Asteroids Visited by Spacecraft, including mission names, precise encounter dates (YYYY-MM-DD) and encounter types. This comprehensive reference covers historic and recent missions—from NEAR Shoemaker and Dawn to Hayabusa2 and OSIRIS-REx—perfect for students, hobbyists and space enthusiasts.
Thinking about a career in space science? This post gives seven persuasive reasons to study astrobiology—covering career paths, interdisciplinary skills, research opportunities, and the societal impact of searching for life beyond Earth. Perfect for students and career changers wanting a practical roadmap to get started.
A comprehensive list of 84 nebulae in the Milky Way, with catalog IDs, nebula types, and distances in light years. Ideal for stargazers, students, and researchers seeking a concise reference to emission, reflection, planetary and dark nebulae across our galaxy.
Explore a curated list of 30 Famous Exoplanets with host star, discovery year, and distance (ly). From historic finds like 51 Pegasi b to nearby neighbors such as Proxima Centauri b, this post provides concise facts and context for the most notable exoplanets — ideal for astronomy fans, students, and educators.
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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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