Astronomy & Space

To what volume would you have to compress 25 pounds to form a singularity

Please show your work. Calculate pounds using earth gravity. For a proof of concept for a science fiction idea.-25 pounds is 11.34 kg under normal gravity.The sun is 1.754 x 10^29 times more massive.A

List of your favourite names of planets moons and stars

Please atleast 5 of each Planets (including dwarf): SATURN Ceres Erids Sedna Pallas Moons: TITAN Io Europa Rhea Pan Stars: ANTARES Sirus Pollux R136a1 Riguel Please put your favourite in capitals (

My moon sign square my sun sign

what does this mean my moon sign is taurus in my sun sign is gemini-Beats me. Your the one who posted an astrology question in an astronomy forum. Its just so much meaningless junk to us.-We wouldnt k

Astronomy website heavens above (:

Have you ever been to this websitehttp://www.heavens-above.com/ It is run by people that work for the coonabarabran times Just incase you didnt know Coonabarabran is the astronomy capital of austral

Would this telescope be good for a 13 yr old beginner (me)

i have had heaps of experience with telescopes like i always go to the astronomy capital of australia (coonabarabran) and i have used the anglo australian telescope and we always use telescopes out th

Star gazers...(telescope/no telescope)

Whaat is your favourite constellation What is your favourite nebula What is your favourite star cluster What is your favourite planet other than earth What is your favourite star bigger than the sun W

What is the planet found in saturns rings called

I read in an astronomy book (atlas of the southern night sky second edition) that there was a planet found in the rings of saturn....-I think you are talking about Pan and Daphne. These are moons, not

What do you think will happen if you go into a black hole.. (:

what are your ideas and umm what exactly is a white hole (:-If you approach too close to a hyperdense object (hypothesised to be a black hole), you will be crushed to a size smaller than an atom. Not

Where is the proof that you die if you go into a black hole

How are the certain you die what tests have been done?? Thanx-The tidal forces as you approach the event horizon wil tear you apart at the atomic level, and the waves of energy and radiation will vapo

How long will it be roughly before the sun goes super nova

yes it is true our sun is too small to go supernova it is destined to become a white dwarf.-Only large stars become supernovas. The sun isnt big enough. It wud become a white dwarf. And were talking B

What is the Cyclic Universe Theory

What is this theory and how is it believed to have created the universe? If you could also add points for and against and why scientists believe/disbelieve this theory that would be very helpful. Than

What is the answer to the universe and everything

this question is open for trolling-Its obviously 42.-LOL!!! God is physics. Thats my answer. It works for me. ;-D My job is to learn everything I can about the Universe for as long as I am able to. W

Star gazing tips (with telescope)

Like what are your favourite things to look at... What are there coordinates and stuff What should I take (I dont normally go with a telescope) I know I should take: Red/white light torch Telescope

IS there any way i can contact geoffg i have tonns of questions i will put them in the description

Do you like looking at stars and finding satellights in you back/front yard If you could choose one thing that you love most about astronomy what would it be Do you like how in astronomy it takes you

Is every 4th year a leap year, except century years that end in "00"

Every year whose number is divisible by 4 is a leap year, unless it ends in 00 and is not divisible by 400; then it is not a leap year.However, if the year ends in 00 and is also divisible by 400 then