IN BRIEF Quasars: Immense black holes at the heart of galaxies. Energy emission: They produce significant amounts of energy by devouring matter. Cosmic evolution: Help in understanding the evolution of the Universe. Interaction with galaxies: Influence the formation and evolution of galaxies. Quasar winds: Produce jets of radiation altering the galactic environment. Energy role: Among … Read more
IN SHORT Gran Telescopio de Canarias: Primary mirror with a diameter of 10.4 meters. European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT): Expected to open in 2027 with a mirror of 39 meters. Very Large Telescope (VLT): Flagship equipment of European astronomy. Southern African Large Telescope (SALT): Mirror of 11.1 meters. Schmidt Telescopes: Used for photographic astrometry. Large … Read more
IN BRIEF Cosmic background radiation: first light emitted, 380,000 years after the Big Bang. 3D representation of the universe’s original glow. Detection of the cosmic microwave background through advanced observations. Discovery of cosmic structures like bubbles a billion light-years wide. Formation of the first atoms and transition from an opaque state to a transparent state. … Read more
IN BRIEF Scientific advances : Revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. Expansion of horizons : Discoveries that redefine our place in the cosmos. Inventions and discoveries : Technical innovations boosting astronomical observation. Influence of Galileo : Establishment of rigorous scientific methods. The Copernican system : Simplification of astronomical models, changing the perception of Earth. Consequences … Read more
IN BRIEF Contemplation of the clear night sky Learning to navigate in the sky Purchasing a pair of binoculars to get started Choosing a telescope suited to your needs Understanding constellations and stars Exploring different types of observation Astronomical photography to capture views Basic concepts and essential equipment to start Regular observations and practice to … Read more
IN BRIEF Main objectives: Exploration of the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and beyond. Voyager 1: The farthest space probe that has transmitted data about interstellar space. Hubble: The first telescope to study the atmosphere of exoplanets. Galileo: A landmark mission around Jupiter, providing images and atmospheric data. Crucial discoveries: Identification of compounds such as sodium in … Read more
IN BRIEF Black hole: a region of space with an intense gravitational field. Accretion disk: matter in orbit around a celestial body, often composed of gas and dust. Accretion disks around supermassive black holes: key to observing the accretion of matter. Inclination of the accretion disk and angle of observation influence the detected brightness. Emission … Read more
IN BRIEF Mass: between 0.3 and 1.4 times that of the Sun Volume: similar to that of the Earth Density: very high, resulting in intense gravitational forces Mass-size relation: the greater the mass, the smaller the size Electrons: exert a dominant quantum pressure within these celestial bodies Compactness: makes these celestial bodies sensitive to gravitational … Read more
IN BRIEF Modern Astronomy: study of celestial objects and their properties. Galileo: pioneer who laid the foundations of modern science. Universal Gravitation: discovery integrating different physical approaches. Atomic Physics: fundamental for understanding the Universe. Astronomical Observations: keys to exploring other planets and life. Links between Physics and Astronomy: unification of disciplines to explain the origin … Read more
IN BRIEF Trigonometry: an essential tool for navigation and astronomy. Used to calculate distances between celestial bodies. Foundation of triangulation techniques in maritime and aerial navigation. Helps to predict movements of planets and satellites. Role in the design of astronomical instruments. Importance for studying trajectories in space. Useful for mapping and modern navigation. Practical applications … Read more