The orthoscopic eyepiece has been around for quite some time, as it was originally patented in 1880 by Ernst Abbe. It’s not the “go-to” choice amongst eyepieces anymore, either with microscopes or telescopes, however, it’s been on a sort of “come-back” role in recent years. An orthoscopic eyepiece is a lens that is used primarily … Read more
Space, time, and distance are far more complicated than we imagine unless, of course, you’re a scientist who makes these calculations and understandings a part of their daily life. Suffice it to say, the Big Bang has more secrets behind its inception than even the greatest minds can fathom. The reason that the galaxies are … Read more
No, Saturn is not a failed star. Even if some of the characteristics the planet displays could lead one to assume that it may be a failed star, as it lacks the significant mass of a genuine star and the fact that when forming, it formed like that of a planet as opposed to a … Read more
The white dwarf and neutron star are the two most dense collections of matter in the entire Universe. Both form when a star runs out of fuel at its core and enters into the final stages of life. The white dwarf is a product of small to medium stars, while the neutron star represents giant … Read more
A White Dwarf is the final evolution in a star’s life cycle and one of the densest objects in the known Universe. A red dwarf is a low mass and low-density star whose low fusion rates emit only a faint amount of light. Continue reading to discover everything you want to know about white and … Read more
Scientists use four terms to differentiate the different types of galaxies: spiral galaxies, barred spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. This article assesses the similarities and differences of the barred spiral galaxy vs. an unbarred spiral galaxy. The main difference between a barred spiral and unbarred spiral galaxy is the large bar that runs … Read more
The Jovian planets are comprised of four planets, all gas giants, and all with a far higher gravitational force than that of Earth. Outside of their gigantic size, the Jovian planets are also known for their many moons, along with their rings; none more breathtaking and visible than the rings of Saturn. Jovian Planets all … Read more
Thanks to its gigantic size and unique ring formations, Saturn is the most recognizable planet in our solar system. While the rings appear flat and smooth, we now know that they are collections of rocks and ice balls that range in thickness from 10 meters to 1km. This may sound like a lot, but it … Read more
The Hubble telescope utilises an optical design referred to as Cassegrain reflector optics meaning it’s a reflecting telescope. This means that the Hubble has 2 mirrors within its chassis, the primary is a concave mirror and the secondary is convex. There are 3 main reasons why the Hubble is a reflective telescope. Firstly, reflective optics … Read more
Inner planets are rocky thanks to their proximity to the sun. The heat emitted from these giant stars means that only materials with the highest melting points can survive, such as metals and rocks. These materials collide and join to form the base of a rocky planet. Continue reading to discover how these rocky clumps … Read more