Category Archives: Astronomy

The Moons of Mars – Phobos and Deimos

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Humair

Phobos and Deimos, are the two small moons which orbit Mars. Their origin still remains unclear, but Asteroid capture is the most accepted theory. Interestingly, from the surface of Mars, Phobos rises in the west and sets in the east; … Continue reading →

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The Big Bang, Einstein’s Biggest Blunder, and the Age of the Universe

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Humair

The Big Bang is considered the birth of our Universe and, in consequence, the origin of space and time. It’s hard to wrap your brain around the fact that when looking into the sky at stars and planets light-years away, … Continue reading →

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University of Berkeley Astronomers Discover Largest Known Black Holes

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Humair

University of California, Berkeley Astronomers have discovered the largest black holes known to date. The black holes are estimated to be have masses equivalent to about 10 billion suns each (one black hole being slightly bigger than the other). The … Continue reading →

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