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• Nuclear Energy
  Physics
  Astrophysics
  Weapons Technology
  Energy Technology
  Solar Energy
   
  

  Nuclear fusion

  In physics, nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy depending on the masses of the ... > more
• Galaxies
  Astrophysics
  Astronomy
  Cosmology
  Stars
  Big Bang
   
  

  Galaxy formation and evolution

  The formation of galaxies is still one of the most active research areas in astrophysics; and, to some extent, this is also true for galaxy evolution. Some ideas, however, are now widely accepted. ... > more
• Galaxies
  Stars
  Astrophysics
  Astronomy
  Space Telescopes
  Sun
   
  

  Cepheid variable

  A Cepheid variable or Cepheid is a member of a particular class of variable stars, notable for a fairly tight correlation between their period of variability and absolute luminosity. Since the ... > more
• Solar Flare
  Sun
  Astronomy
  Northern Lights
  Astrophysics
  Cosmic Rays
   
  

  Corona

  In astronomy, a corona is the luminous plasma "atmosphere" of the Sun or other celestial body, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse, but also ... > more
• Galaxies
  Astrophysics
  Cosmology
  Astronomy
  Big Bang
  Space Telescopes
   
  

  Large-scale structure of the cosmos

  In physical cosmology, the term large-scale structure refers to the characterization of observable distributions of matter and light on the largest scales (typically on the order of billions of ... > more
• Pluto
  Kuiper Belt
  Solar System
  Moon
  Jupiter
  Satellites
   
  

  Charon (moon)

  Charon, discovered in 1978, is, depending on the definition employed, either the largest moon of Pluto or one member of a double dwarf planet with Pluto being the other member. With the discovery in ... > more
• Extrasolar Planets
  Kuiper Belt
  Stars
  Astronomy
  Pluto
  Eris (Xena)
   
  

  Extrasolar planet

  An extrasolar planet, or exoplanet, is a planet beyond the Solar System. As of 11 November 2006, 209 extrasolar planets have been discovered. Known exoplanets are members of planetary systems that ... > more
• Space Station
  NASA
  Space Exploration
  Space Probes
  Space Missions
  Astronomy
   
  

  Space Shuttle program

  NASA's Space Shuttle, officially called Space Transportation System (STS), is the United States government's only manned launch vehicle currently in service. It is the first winged manned spacecraft ... > more
• Physics
  Quantum Physics
  Astrophysics
  Black Holes
  Albert Einstein
  Nuclear Energy
   
  

  Physics

  Physics is the science of matter and its motion—the science that deals with concepts such as force, energy, mass, and charge. As an experimental science, its goal is to understand the natural ... > more
• Stars
  Extrasolar Planets
  Astronomy
  Galaxies
  Black Holes
  Cosmology
   
  

  Star Trek

  Star Trek is an American science fiction franchise. In addition to six television programs including the original 1966 Star Trek, the same fictional universe created by Gene Roddenberry is the ... > more

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