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The Largest Star In The Universe 0 (0)

What is the largest star in the universe? The answer Google gives you is WRONG. For years, UY Scuti held the title of the biggest star ever discovered, but new data from the Gaia space telescope and a groundbreaking 2023 study cut its size nearly in half. So which star is actually the largest? WATCH MORE: Largest Structures in the Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgyMPz5Bse4 In this video, we break down the real contenders, Stephenson 2-18, WOH G64, VY Canis Majoris, and more, and explain why measuring giant stars is one of the hardest problems in astronomy. From red supergiants that swallow entire [See More…]

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Black Hole Vs Neutron Star 0 (0)

In today’s video, we’ve thrown the universe’s most extreme objects, black holes and neutron stars, into the ultimate heavyweight bout. We break down their strengths, weaknesses, and mind-bending physics in five epic categories. WATCH ANOTHER VIDEO: When Cosmic Objects Collide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxFhhc2xpMs CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: https://www.cosmoknowledge.com You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge A Cosmoknowledge production. Graphics: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image [See More…]

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What if We Were Near a Gamma-Ray Burst? 0 (0)

Today, we’re diving into the heart of the most powerful, mysterious, and downright explosive phenomena in the universe: gamma-ray bursts! WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Biggest Supernova Ever Found Impacts Earth’s Atmosphere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpu1z6grJgc Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ Graphics: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab NASA/Swift/A. Beardmore (University of Leicester) NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center/Daniel Kocevski Sonoma State University, Aurore Simonnet Space Engine ESO/Malesani [See More…]

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Most Powerful Energy Source in the Universe 0 (0)

We’re about to dive into the mind-blowing world of gamma-ray bursts and the Giant GRB Ring. Don’t worry, no space suit required! This video was sponsored by Nautilus. Go to https://Nautil.us/cosmoknowledge to get a 15% off Nautilus memberships. WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Biggest Supernova Ever Found Impacts Earth’s Atmosphere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpu1z6grJgc You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated [See More…]

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Webb Just Revealed the Real Cassiopeia A 0 (0)

Today, we’re diving deep into the latest and greatest picture of Cassiopeia A, brought to us by none other than the James Webb Space Telescope! – Source: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/webb-reveals-never-before-seen-details-in-cassiopeia-a/ You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Webb Found New Star About to Explode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sPU_G3otHA Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ Graphics: NASA, ESA, CSA, D. D. [See More…]

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Most Powerful Supernova in the Universe 0 (0)

The most powerful and brightest supernova explosion ever observed, known as SN 2016aps, is between 50 to 100 times more massive than the Sun and brighter than its own galaxy. – Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.13283 You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Earth is Moving Through a Supernova Right Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQK4rkPUN94 Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ [See More…]

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When Betelgeuse Goes Supernova This is What Happens 0 (0)

Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life and is expected to go supernova soon. This explosion will have a significant impact on the surrounding space and even impact Earth and life on it. You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Betelgeuse Star Is Dying Before Our Eyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Na72eehQMQ Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ [See More…]

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Webb Found New Star About to Explode 0 (0)

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a very rare event where a star is just about to explode. The massive star, known as WR 124, is currently going through the Wolf-Rayet phase. You are welcome to support us so we can create more quality content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cosmoknowledge Source: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/nasa-s-webb-telescope-captures-rarely-seen-prelude-to-supernova WATCH MORE VIDEOS: Betelgeuse is Dying Before our Eyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Na72eehQMQ Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ [See More…]

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What Happens When the Sun Dies? 0 (0)

The Sun is currently in the main-sequence phase of its life, during which it is fusing hydrogen into helium in its core. This phase will last for about 10 billion years. But what happens after the sun dies? WATCH MORE VIDEOS: What Are Main Sequence Stars? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7q1KJsWtx8 Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmoknowledge Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cosmoknowledge Produced, directed, and edited by: Ardit Bicaj Narrated by: Russell Archey https://www.ravonmedia.com/ Graphics: Space Engine NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio ESA/Hubble M. Kornmesser L. L. [See More…]

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Biggest Supernova Ever Found Impacts Earth’s Atmosphere 0 (0)

Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: https://wren.co/start/cosmoknowledge The first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name! Astronomers have just detected the most powerful cosmic explosion, or Gamma-ray burst, ever recorded. When gamma rays reach Earth, they interact with the Earth’s upper atmosphere and lower ionosphere depositing its energy and ionizing atoms and molecules. Sources: https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2224/ This video was sponsored by Wren. WATCH MORE: We Can Now Watch Stars Go Supernova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDcmOJDoUgg Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgpfQ5snGKcP-eqoVXI0pw/join SUBSCRIBE ► https://goo.gl/PLLFPz —- Website ► https://cosmoknowledge.com/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/itscosmoknowledge Facebook ► https://facebook.com/cosmoknowledge [See More…]