The story goes back to 4.6 billion years ago when gravity pulled a cloud of interstellar gas and dust together. The cloud was part of a much bigger cloud called a nebula. At some point, it is assumed that a shockwave from a nearby supernova explosion caused the cloud to collapse. When the shockwave of…
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10 Fascinating Astronomy Facts They Don’t Teach You At School
Space is vast and filled with weird and wonderful things. Some of the bizarre inhabitants and phenomena of our Universe are more astounding than even the most extreme sci-fi or space movie. This selection of some of the most mind-boggling facts about our cosmos takes a bite-sized look at our intriguing planet, Moon, Solar System,…