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What is astronomy?
Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and phenomena.
How do black holes form?
Black holes form from collapsed massive stars.
What does redshift indicate?
Redshift indicates that galaxies are moving away from us.
Who discovered cosmic background radiation?
Discovered by Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias.
What are the stages in the life cycle of a star?
protostar, main sequence, red giant, and supernova.
What are exoplanets?
Exoplanets are planets outside our solar system.
Who developed the star classification system?
Annie Cannon developed a star classification system.
What is dark matter?
invisible matter that doesn't emit light but has gravitational effects.
What is Hawking radiation?
radiation released outside a black hole's event horizon due to quantum effects.
what is the name of the NASA facility located in Huntsville, Alabama?
Marshall Space Flight Center.
what is dark energy?
mysterious force causing accelerated expansion of the universe.
Who popularized astronomy through the media?
Neil deGrasse Tyson popularized astronomy through media.
When was the Marshall Space Flight Center established?
Established in 1960
What is the Big Bang Theory?
The Big Bang Theory explains the universe's origin from a singularity.
What is the role of telescopes in astronomy?
Telescopes have revolutionized astronomy.