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Will The Sun Become A White Dwarf? [What Is The Suns Fate?]

July 1, 2020August 28, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

The Sun is at the center of our Solar System, providing the essential source of energy required for life as it is on Earth. Due to its significance, and the fact that it consists of an estimated 67 different elements all interacting with one another, its interesting to discover its overall fate. So, will the Sun become a White Dwarf? The short answer is yes, eventually (scientists estimate this will occur in around 5 billion years). The Sun will become a White Dwarf following an interim phase of being a Red Giant. This life cycle occurs as the Suns fuel …

What Is The Sun Made Of? [The Complete Chemical Composition]

July 1, 2020August 23, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

The Sun is the central star of the Solar System, and an essential source of energy for all life on planet Earth. Being a spherical ball of burning plasma, it is fascinating to discover the chemical composition of this ever-important star. So what is the Sun Made of? The sun consists of various elements in varying quantities. However, it is predominantly made out of the gas Hydrogen (~70)%). A further 28% is Helium, where 1.5% consists of Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon. Very small amounts of elements including Magnesium, Sulfur, Iron and Silicon and Neon make up the rest of the …

Will The Sun Become A Black Hole? [You Won’t Believe This]

July 1, 2020August 21, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

The Sun is one of the most fascinating and crucial stars in our Solar System. In fact, it accounts for over 99.95% of the total mass, and as such forms at the center of this system. It is without doubt, an essential source of energy for all life on Earth. With its critical importance, you may be keen to learn about its eventual fate and what the impact will be to us here on Earth. You may have many questions, and this article today will aim to address some of those. So, Will The Sun Become A Black Hole? The short …

How Many Craters Are On The Moon? [You’ll Never Guess!]

July 1, 2020July 18, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

If you’re like me and you’re fascinated by the night sky, you may start asking yourself questions like ‘How many craters are on the moon’. Now, one approach is to try and count them, but you’ll be there a long time! If you’ve ever tried to do this through your telescope or binoculars you will soon find this out the hard way. It makes more sense if I just provide you with the answer here today having put in time to research the topic myself. I’ll also be providing some other insightful information that may interest you about the moon …

Telescope Mount Types [Telescope Support Design Differences]

July 1, 2020July 18, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

Are you interested in learning about the different Telescope Mount Types? If so you’ve come to the right place. This article will be explaining the varieties, whether subtle or more obvious and the similarities behind the different designs of telescope support. It’s good to have an understanding of the different types so you can understand what is available and what you may need. So, what are the main Telescope Mount Types? There are two main types of mounts for astronomical telescopes: Altazimuth (Alt-Az) and Equatorial (EQ). However, there are are also further designs and varieties that have been produced by …

Dobsonian vs Newtonian [Why and How Are They Different]

July 1, 2020July 9, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

When it comes to selecting your new telescope, you’ll first be faced with all the different types. There’s a lot to consider and chances are you will have come across Dobsonian’s and Newtonian’s during your research. But why and how are they different? What is better and what should you choose? The truth is that with all the different names, terminology, acronyms and brands, it can all be confusing and overwhelming when you’re first starting out. Dobsonian and Newtonian Telescopes are some of the most popular and recommended types to get, and there appears to be a school of thought …

Astronomy vs Astrophysics [What Are The Main Differences?]

July 1, 2020July 2, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

Astronomy and Astrophysics are closely aligned and in many ways it is hard to distinguish between them. Despite their close ties, there are distinctions which will be the purpose of this article today. So, what is the major distinction between Astronomy vs Astrophysics? In theory, Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere measuring the positions and characteristics of celestial objects. While Astrophysics is considered a branch and subset of Astronomy that applies the principles of physics to understand Astronomy. The detachment of the two fields is mainly historical and/or linguistic. The distinction between Astronomy and Astrophysics …

Astronomy vs Astrology [What, Why And How They’re Different]

July 1, 2020July 1, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

Astronomy and Astrology are both disciplines that follow similar semantics. However these fields couldn’t be more different from one another in terms of what they actually are and what Astronomers and Astrologists actually do. This will be the subject of this article today. So, what is the major distinction between Astronomy vs Astrology? Astronomy is considered a science. It is the study of all celestial bodies and everything that is contained in the universe and in space. Astrology on the other hand is considered a pseudoscience and evolved from a belief that everything that happens in space has a direct …

Astronomy vs Cosmology [What Is The Difference?]

July 1, 2020June 12, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

Astronomy vs Cosmology [What's The Difference]

Astronomy and Cosmology are scientific disciplines that both revolve around the universe. Despite this key similarity, these fields are very different from one another. This will be the subject of this article today. So, what is the major distinction between Astronomy vs Cosmology? Astronomy is the study of the universe and what resides outside of the Earth’s atmosphere (such as stars, galaxies, nebulae etc. Astronomers examine the positions, motions, and properties of these celestial objects. Cosmology is actually a subset and branch of astronomy, but it looks specifically at the origin and evolution of the universe. It focuses on key …

How To Increase Magnification Of A Telescope [What To Do]

July 1, 2020June 11, 2019 by Astronomy Scope

As we all know, owning a telescope can provide some fascinating views and observations of the night sky. However, each telescope has its limits in terms of power, thankfully I have a safe and easy way to increase the magnification of your telescope with one simple change. So, how do you increase the magnification of a telescope? The best and easiest way is to change the eyepiece. Eyepiece(s) typically come included and alongside a telescope when you buy it, but they available to purchase separately and they can be easily attached, detached and replaced. Each eyepiece will provide a certain …