The Big Bang Theory
The big bang theory is one of the most profound theories of how the universe began. It depicts how 13.8 billion years ago the universe began as a tiny, dense, fireball that exploded.
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interesting facts about space
Are there a lot of stars?
There are more trees on earth than stars in the milky way. There are about three trillion trees on Planet Earth, and between 100-400 billion stars, approximately, in the galaxy. However there are more stars in the galaxy than grains of sands on earth.
The Sun Is HUGE!
Over 1 million earths can fit in the sun. Along with that The Sun accounts for 99.86% of the mass in our solar system with a mass of around 330,000 times that of Earth.
A Rich Planet?
There is a planet twice the size of earth most likely made of diamonds. The "super earth," aka 55 Cancri-e is the money planet.
A new meaning of reaching for the stars
Driving a car to the nearest star at 70 mph would take more than 356 billion years.
About astrophysics
Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that applies physics to study celestial objects and phenomena. It covers stars, galaxies, the universe's evolution, high-energy events, planets, and exoplanets. Astrophysicists use various methods to uncover cosmic secrets, from stellar evolution to the fundamental laws of physics governing our universe.
Astrophysics is captivating because it unravels cosmic mysteries, pushes scientific boundaries, inspires wonder, and has real-world applications.
Studying astrophysics helps you develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, mathematics, programming, data analysis, physics knowledge, research, communication, and more. These skills are applicable not only in astrophysics but also in a wide range of scientific and professional endeavors, making astrophysics education a versatile asset.
Astrophysics covers diverse topics, from galaxies and black holes to supernovae and exoplanets, all aimed at understanding the universe's intricacies and uncovering its mysteries.
Astrophysics is a subset of astronomy that focuses on the physics of celestial objects and phenomena, making it a more specialized field within the broader study of astronomy.
Movies about astrophyiscs
Many movies in the past have been or involved astrophysics as a key component mainly in science fiction or space movies. These movies capture the great wonders of space and space exploration. Examples of these movies are:
- Interstellar
- Apollo 13
- Gravity
Music about astrophysics
Many musicians have used the glory of space into a short song or composed music. Some examples are:
- “Rocket Man” - Elton John.
- “Space Murder” - Death
- “Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra
- “Space Oddity” - David Bowie
famous Astrophysics artits
- Robert McCall
- Alan Bean
- Lucien Rudaux
Art pictures the beutiful aspects of the whole world and these famous artists manage to capture this imagery of the universe.
astrophysics Documentaries
These are some of the most famous and award winning Documentaries circling around space and astrophysics.
- Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
- Wonders of the Universe
- The Planets
Famous quotes by distinguished scientists
These are some intreguing quotes by famous scientists about astrophysics
Albert Einstein
theoretical physicist
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Stepher Hawking
theoretical physicist and cosmologist
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.”
Neil Degrasse Tyson
astrophysicist
“I think of space not as the final frontier but as the next frontier. Not as something to be conquered but to be explored.”
Michio Kaku
Astrophysicist
"We are not at the end but at the beginning of a new physics. But whatever we find, there will always be new horizons continually awaiting us."
Carl Sagen
Astrophysicist
The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.
December 12
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March 19
Black holes
Black holes are enigmatic celestial objects with gravity so strong that nothing can escape it—not even light. They are produced by the violently collapsing of huge stars, which results in regions of spacetime with high curvature and reveals the intricate relationship between gravity and the universe's structure.
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June 24
Galaxies
Today we look at galaxies a celetial body that populates the universe and houses our lives.
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