I. What is Interstellar Dimethyl Ether? Interstellar dimethyl ether is a complex organic molecule that has been detected in the interstellar medium, the vast space between stars in our galaxy. It is composed of two methyl groups (CH3) attached to an oxygen atom, with the chemical formula CH3OCH3. Dimethyl ether is a type of ether, … Read more
I. What is NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer)? NICER, which stands for Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer, is a NASA mission that was launched in 2017 with the goal of studying neutron stars. Neutron stars are incredibly dense objects that form when massive stars undergo supernova explosions. They are composed almost entirely of neutrons … Read more
I. What is the Yarkovsky Effect? The Yarkovsky Effect is a phenomenon that affects the orbits of celestial bodies, particularly asteroids and meteoroids. It was first proposed by Russian engineer Ivan Yarkovsky in 1900 and later confirmed by observations made by astronomers. The effect is caused by the uneven heating of a rotating body by … Read more