HOT STARS
Young and massive stars that emit large amounts of UV radiation.
Month: July 2025
SUPERNOVA REMNANTS
The expanding shells of material from exploded stars, often studied in UV light.
STELLAR ATMOSPHERES
The outer layers of stars that emit ultraviolet radiation.
GALEX (GALAXY EVOLUTION EXPLORER)
A NASA space telescope dedicated to UV observations of galaxies.
NEAR ULTRAVIOLET (NUV)
The UV spectrum closest to visible light, used for star studies.
FAR ULTRAVIOLET (FUV)
The UV spectrum closest to X-rays, used for high-energy astrophysical studies.
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE (HST)
A space-based observatory that includes UV capabilities.
EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET (EUV)
The highest-energy UV radiation, bordering on X-ray wavelengths.
ULTRAVIOLET TELESCOPE
A telescope designed to detect UV light from celestial bodies.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.