Astronomer: Individuals involved in research related to celestial bodies, space, and the physical universe.
Astrophysics: The field of astronomy that focuses on understanding the physical properties of stars and other celestial bodies in the universe. Those working in this area are known as astrophysicists.
Black Hole: An area of space with a gravitational field so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape.
Core: The central part of an object, often in a round shape.
Cosmic: A term that describes the universe and everything in it.
Disk: A round, flat, and usually thin object. In astronomy, it can refer to a rotating cloud-like accumulation of gas and dust from which planets may originate. It can also refer to the structure of certain large rotating bodies in the universe, such as spiral galaxies.
Oval: Something with an oval shape, resembling an oval.
Evolution: Gradual change over generations or an extended period of time. It can also refer to inanimate objects changing over time, like the miniaturization of computers.
Galaxy: Collections of stars and invisible dark matter held together by gravity. Massive galaxies like the Milky Way can contain over 100 billion stars, while smaller galaxies may have only a few thousand. Some galaxies have gas and dust that form new stars.
Insight: The ability to deeply understand a situation through thinking rather than experimentation.
Journal: A publication where scientists share research results with experts and sometimes the public. Peer-reviewed journals are critical in ensuring accuracy and preventing mistakes, fraud, or unoriginal works from being published.
Light Years: The distance light travels in one year, approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers (around 6 trillion miles).
Magnet: A substance, often with iron, that attracts certain metals due to its atomic arrangement.
Magnetic Field: An area of influence created by the movement of a substance or electric charge called a magnet.
Mass: A measure of how much material an object is made of, indicating its resistance to acceleration and deceleration.
Milky Way: The galaxy containing Earth’s solar system.
Communication Network: A group of interconnected people or things, or the act of connecting with others in a particular field through gatherings or interactions.
Particle: A small amount of something.
Plasma: The gaseous state of a substance where electrons are separated from atoms, containing positively and negatively charged particles.
Radio Waves: Part of the electromagnetic spectrum used for long-distance communication, radio, television, and radar signals.
Sun: The star at the center of Earth’s solar system, located approximately 27,000 light years from the Milky Way’s center.
Telescope: A device that focuses light through lenses or mirrors to view distant objects, including those emitting radio waves.
Wave: A disturbance that travels through space or matter with regular vibrations.
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