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This curated list presents 21 stars named after women, detailing who each star was named for, the origin or culture of the name, and whether the name is officially recognized by the IAU. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and name-history lovers, the post explores myths, historical figures, and cultural traditions behind female star names. Click to explore the full list and origins.

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Looking for a stellar name for your cat? This complete list of 54 Planet Names for Cats provides pronunciations, meanings, and origins—from classical planets and moons to myth-inspired choices—so you can find a perfect, memorable name with helpful background and pronunciation guidance.

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This comprehensive list catalogs 23 Great Comets observed across history, providing each comet’s year, peak visual magnitude, and orbital period. Whether you’re an amateur skywatcher or a space enthusiast, consult this guide for key visibility data, historical context, observing tips, maps of notable apparitions, and notes on visibility from different hemispheres.

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Explore the 10 most important equations in astronomy, from Newton’s laws and Kepler’s laws to Einstein’s relativity and Hubble’s law. Each entry includes intuitive explanations, real-world examples, and links to dedicated posts for deeper study—perfect for students, hobbyists, and educators seeking a clear guide to the math of the cosmos.

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Explore the 10 Most Reflective Objects in the Solar System, a ranked hub that explains which moons, rings, and bodies reflect the most sunlight and why. This guide links to detailed pages on each object’s albedo, surface features, and images—perfect for curious readers, students, and space enthusiasts wanting clear facts and visuals.

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This comprehensive guide lists 12 Observatories in Tennessee, from university research facilities to public stargazing sites. Each entry includes city, coordinates, and telescope & access details to help visitors, amateur astronomers, and educators find the best places to observe the night sky.

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This guide explains 11 key differences between a star and a planet—from formation, mass, and composition to light emission, gravity, and orbital behavior. Use this hub to get quick comparisons and follow linked deep-dive posts for each difference with examples from the solar system and beyond.

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Explore the life cycle of stars in “10 Ways Stars Are Born and Die,” a hub post linking detailed guides on stellar nurseries, protostars, main-sequence evolution, red giants, supernovae, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and black holes. This overview explains ten distinct formation and end-of-life paths with clear diagrams and links to in-depth articles — click to discover how mass and environment shape stellar fates.

This comprehensive list of Planetariums in Alabama profiles eight facilities across the state, listing city, dome diameter, and typical admission prices. Whether planning a family outing, school trip, or solo stargazing night, find concise details to compare venues and plan your visit.

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This comprehensive guide lists every observatory in Vermont with city, type, and main telescope aperture to help stargazers, educators, and visitors find the right site. Use the details to plan observing sessions, campus tours, or astronomy outreach across the state.