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How Scientists Study Distant Pulsars

Pulsars are highly magnetized, rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation from their poles. As they spin, these beams sweep across space like the light of a…

deka September 4, 2025

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How Tidal Forces Affect the Earth and Beyond

Tidal forces are the result of gravitational interactions between celestial bodies. On Earth, the most familiar example is the effect of the Moon and the Sun on our oceans, causing…

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What Is Orbital Synchronization?

Orbital synchronization is a phenomenon in which one celestial body always shows the same face to another as it orbits. This happens when the rotation period (how long it takes…

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Why Telescopes Need to Be Cooled

Modern telescopes are powerful instruments designed to capture faint signals from distant stars, galaxies, and other cosmic objects. To achieve high precision, many telescopes—especially those working in the infrared spectrum—must…

deka September 4, 2025

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How Space Navigation Works

Navigating in space is much more complex than traveling on Earth because there are no roads, signposts, or fixed reference points. Spacecraft must rely on physics, precise calculations, and advanced…

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How a Satellite’s Onboard Computer Works

Every modern satellite relies on its onboard computer—also called the OBC (Onboard Computer) or satellite control system—to carry out missions in space. It acts as the “brain” of the satellite,…

deka August 27, 2025

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What Are Earth’s Radiation Belts?

The radiation belts of Earth, also known as the Van Allen belts, are regions around our planet where charged particles from the Sun and cosmic rays are trapped by Earth’s…

deka August 27, 2025

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How Gravitational Lensing Works

Gravitational lensing is a fascinating effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity. It occurs when a massive object, such as a galaxy or black hole, bends the path of…

deka August 27, 2025

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What Is an Astronomical Unit?

An astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of measurement used in astronomy to describe distances within our solar system. Instead of using kilometers or miles, which would result in extremely…

deka August 27, 2025

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What Is Spectroscopy?

Spectroscopy is a scientific method used to study how matter interacts with light. By observing how light is absorbed, emitted, or scattered by a substance, scientists can determine its composition,…

deka August 26, 2025