📌 Did you know?

👉 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: The twinkling of stars is caused by the Earth’s atmosphere. As starlight passes through the various layers of the atmosphere, it gets refracted, leading to the twinkling effect. Stars closer to the horizon appear to twinkle more than those directly overhead.

👉 Diverse Star Colors: Stars come in various colors, indicating their temperature. Blue and white stars are hotter, while red and orange stars are cooler. The iconic color spectrum of stars spans from the hottest blue stars to the coolest red stars, with yellow stars like our sun falling in between.

👉 Star Clusters and Constellations: Stars are often grouped into clusters and constellations, forming recognizable patterns in the night sky. Constellations are apparent groupings of stars from our perspective, while star clusters consist of stars bound together by gravity. The Pleiades is a famous open star cluster visible to the naked eye.

👉 Stellar Fusion: Stars generate energy through a process called nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the process. This energy production is what allows stars to shine brightly, providing light and heat to their surroundings.

👉 The North Star (Polaris): Polaris, located near the celestial north pole, has been a crucial navigational reference throughout history. Due to its position, it remains nearly stationary in the night sky, making it a reliable guide for travelers and sailors in the northern hemisphere.