Bizarre Space Astronomical Objects!
162From weird comets to moons and planets we can't really explain, join us as we explore bizarre space astronomical objects.
9. 2i/Borisov?
Despite its fancy name, there is a very simple explanation for what 2i/Borisov is...it's a comet. I know on the surface of things that doesn't sound very impressive, "Why should we care about a comet?" But the real thing here isn't that it's a comet, it's that 2i/Borisov is a comet that comes from outside our solar system and is now here. That makes it an Interstellar Comet, which is actually rather rare in our part of the galaxy. In fact, it's only the second comet that has done that after the weird object known as Oumuamua.
On October 12th, 2019, the Hubble Space Telescope was able to get some photos of 2i/Borisov, and wit it came confirmation as to what it was, and how it was different from Oumuamua.
"Whereas 'Oumuamua appeared to be a rock, Borisov is really active, more like a normal comet. It's a puzzle why these two are so different," said David Jewitt of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), leader of the Hubble team who observed the comet.
Obviously, 2i/Borisov is special because it doesn't come from our system, but there's more to it than that that scientists find interesting. Mainly, this is an object that can help us understand what is going on out there in the universe, and to that end, what's out there and how it relates to our own star system:
"Though another star system could be quite different from our own, the fact that the comet's properties appear to be very similar to those of the solar system's building blocks is very remarkable," said Amaya Moro-Martin of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.
So as you can see, it's bizarre that something from so far away can match something so close to us. Thus, if this is in reach, maybe other like-minded objects are, only time will tell.
8. Omega Centauri
The Omega Centauri that lies in the constellation of Centaurus is known as "Globular Cluster" But what is that exactly? Well here's the definition:
"A globular cluster is a spherical collection of stars that orbits a galactic core. Globular clusters are very tightly bound by gravity, which gives them their spherical shapes, and relatively high stellar densities toward their centers."
Now that alone makes the Omega Centauri bizarre, but this one stands apart from the crowd in many ways. First and foremost, it's the biggest of these clusters in the entire Milky Way galaxy, and that's a pretty big area to be the biggest in.
7. Moon Moons?
Ok, let me ask you a question. What orbits our planet? The answer I hope you just gave is, "The Moon". But let ask you a question...could our moon...ever get a moon of its own? No, this is not a trick question, or a question to make you think in levels of Inception, but rather, a basic principle of gravity, orbits, and more.
6. Rogue Planets
Out there, somewhere in the universe, are planets that are both just like all the others in the universe, and yet are infinitely different. These are known as Rogue Planets. And they're called that for a very simple reason. It's because these planets, for whatever reason, were born to the universe...without being tied to a star.
5. The Anti-Matter Fountain
In the universe, as in life itself, there is a need for balance, you can find it just about anywhere if you know where to look. In regards to the delicate balance of life itself, there's the "positive" side of life in regards to matter, and the "negative" side of life in regards to Anti-Matter. 4. Hoag's Object
When Hoag's Object was first found, no one knew exactly what it was. Some thought it was some kind of an optical space illusion, others thought it was a kind of "lens refraction" cause by quasars and a galaxy reflection that has happened before. But in fact, it was something no one really expect, a galaxy that isn't shaped like any other galaxy out there. a possible instability within the galaxy itself. Though at present these are all just theories.
3. Sn2006gy
When it comes to Supernovas, it doesn't matter how they get created, all that matters in truth is that when they do get formed they explode with incredible energy that rivals just about anything in the galaxy, or in even the universe. But as noted, they are all really predictable in terms of their creation and deat*, with the exception of ones like Sn2006gy, which are ones that are a "third" type of Supernova. Ones that are believed to be so massive that they can rival anything in the universe in terms of size and power output. Even going so far that they are known as "hypernovas" because of how much they do.
2. Rum And Raspberry Clouds
In space, there is a massive cloud, and scientists have deduced that the space cloud tastes like rum and smells like raspberries
1. Actual Shooting Stars
When you think about “shooting stars”, you think about streaks of light dancing across the sky, and depending on your beliefs, you make a wish.