Celestial Bodies

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These are the massive objects which define our universe. From our home, Earth, to the stars in the sky, these massive bodies are the product of billions of years of development. Now you can learn about these masses to familiarize yourself with more local objects of the universe.
Article	Description	Updated
Stars	:: Investigate the complicated lives of stars. :: Find out out how a star larger than our own sun can become smaller than Rhode Island! :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Planets	:: Take a tour of our solar system. :: Explore the interesting facts of nearby planets and learn some things you may have not know. :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Quasars	:: And just what is a Quasi Stellar Radio Source? :: Find out what is known about these pretty spectacles. :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Black Holes	:: How can something you cannot even see be so powerful? :: If black holes are black, light not being able to escape them, then how can we detect them? :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Comets	:: Comets often produce amazing sights in the night sky. :: Discover what they are composed of, how they function, and what is destined to become of them. :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Galaxies	:: The Milky Way is a familiar example. :: These vast objects house many solar systems much like our own! :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Supernovas / Supernovae	:: They are big! They are BAD! :: Well, only if you are near them. :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Meteors and Asteroids	:: Who hasn't heard about near-earth collisions? :: Find out the truth about these dangerous objects. :: Read more ::	24 March 2003
Nebulas / Nebulae	:: What exactly is a nebula? :: They certainly are beautiful... :: Read more ::	24 March 2003

Think About It

There is speculation as to whether the mass known commonly as "Pluto" ought to be classified as a planet or as an asteroid. What is the difference between the two? How would you formulate support for your decision?

Article: Black Holes

"Due to this imbalance, gravity takes over and the star begins to collapse upon itself until it reaches a point of infinite density and infinitely small size, a singularity. This singularity, now known as a black hole, creates a massive gravitational effect unlike any other. This effect is so great, that even light cannot escape its gravitational wrath..."

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