classification

  • The Different Shapes of Galaxies

    The Different Shapes of Galaxies

    By now, we’ve spent a heck of a lot of time exploring spiral galaxies. It makes sense — they’re certainly the most photogenic. Seriously. Do me a favor and do a quick Google search for galaxies. When I did, nearly…

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  • Types of Stars

    Types of Stars

    Meet the sun: a G2 class star towards the middle of its lifespan. Wait a second…G2? What does that even mean? It’s all part of a way astronomers break down the billions of stars in the sky and organize them…

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