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Cosmic Fossils

The dataset contains astronomical objects, their classifications, locations, estimated ages, and additional notes. It includes various phenomena such as stars, cosmic structures, and supernovae, each characterized by significant ages and scientific relevance.

  • Object Name: The name of the astronomical object being described.
  • Type: The classification of the object, such as star, galaxy cluster, or black hole.
  • Location: The spatial location or region where the object is found.
  • Estimated Age (billion years): The estimated age of the object measured in billions of years.
  • Notes: Additional information or context about the object, including interesting facts or significance.

Sample Data

Object Name Type Location Estimated Age (billion years) Notes
Oldest Star Star Galactic Halo 13.8 HE 1523-0901, second oldest star.
Galaxy Cluster Galaxy Cluster Abell 2744 4.6 Formed shortly after the Big Bang.
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation Universe 13.8 Relic radiation from the Big Bang.
White Dwarf Star Solar Neighborhood 11.4 Remnant of a low to medium mass star.
Red Dwarf Star Everywhere in the Milky Way 13.0 Most common type of star in the universe.
Black Hole Black Hole Milky Way Center 13.0 Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole.
Quasar Galactic Nucleus Various galaxies 12.7 Accretion disk around a supermassive black hole.
Type Ia Supernova Supernova Various 5.0 Used as standard candles for measuring distances.
Neutron Star Star Various locations 1.4 Remnant of a supernova explosion.
Pulsar Star Various 1.0 Rapidly rotating neutron star emitting beams of radiation.
Globular Cluster Cluster Milky Way 12.0 Dense collection of stars, very old.
Elliptical Galaxy Galaxy Virgo Cluster 10.2 Common form of galaxy in the universe.
Spiral Galaxy Galaxy Andromeda 10.0 Our nearest spiral galaxy neighbor.
Protoplanetary Disk Disk Orion Nebula 0.01 Where planets form around stars.
Stellar Nursery Region Orion Nebula 0.01 Location where new stars are born.
Galactic Halo Region Milky Way 13.8 Spherical area surrounding the galaxy.
Dark Matter Halo Structure The Universe 13.8 Composed of dark matter affecting galaxy formation.
Luminous Red Galaxy Galaxy Cosmic High Noon 10.0 Very active star-forming galaxies in the past.
Massive Galaxy Formation Galaxy Various locations 8.0 Galaxy mergers leading to massive galactic structures.
Hubble Deep Field Image Universe 13.0 Provides deep field views of distant galaxies.
Starburst Galaxy Galaxy Various 5.0 Galaxies experiencing intense star formation.
Superbubble Region Various Nebulae 0.01 Large cavities blown by successive supernovae.
Galaxy Merge Event Various 5.0 Occurs when galaxies collide and merge.
Chemical Signature Element Universe 4.5 Elements formed during nucleosynthesis in stars.
Cosmic Void Region Universe 13.8 Large empty spaces between matter.
Solar System Formation Event Solar Neighborhood 4.6 Process of formation of the solar system.
Cosmic Filament Structure Universe 13.8 Large-scale structures in the universe.
Extreme Mass Ratio Inspiral Event Nearby Galaxies 12.0 Binary system of black holes merging.
First Stars Star Universe 13.5 Population III stars formed in the dark ages.
Star Cluster Cluster Milky Way 11.0 Group of stars formed together.
Gamma Ray Burst Event Various 7.0 Powerful explosions in distant galaxies.
Exoplanets Planet Various Systems 0.001 Planets outside our solar system.
Gravitational Lensing Phenomenon Universe 13.0 Effect of mass bending light from distant objects.
Spectroscopy Data Data Type Astrophysics 5.0 Used to identify the composition of distant stars.
Helium Flash Event Star 1.0 Rapid helium fusion in red giants.
Bubble Nebula Nebula Galactic Neighborhood 0.01 Created by a massive star's stellar winds.
Kilonova Event Universe 10.0 Explosion from merging neutron stars.
Metallicity Measurement Data Type Star 4.0 Determine abundance of elements in a star.
Redshift Calculation Data Type Universe 13.0 Measurement of how light stretches over vast distances.
Baryonic Acoustic Oscillation Phenomenon Universe 13.0 Sound waves in the early universe, creating density peaks.
Primordial Nucleosynthesis Process Universe 4.5 Formation of light elements shortly after the Big Bang.
Age of the Universe Measurement Universe 13.8 Estimated through multiple astronomical data.
Observational Data Data Type Various 5.0 Data collected using telescopes and instruments.
Deep Field Imaging Technique Universe 10.0 Capturing images of distant galaxies.
Planetary Nebula Nebula Various 1.0 Shell of gas ejected from dying stars.
Fossil Galaxies Galaxy Universe 12.0 Galaxies that are remnants of early universe structures.
Cosmic Chronometer Phenomenon Universe 10.0 Using cosmic events to measure time in the universe.
Stellar Parallax Measurement Solar Neighborhood 0.01 Used to determine distances to nearby stars.
Cosmic Distance Ladder Method Universe 5.0 Technique using various methods to measure astronomical distances.
Cosmic Ray Radiation Universe 1.0 High-energy particles from outer space.
Large Scale Structure Structure Universe 10.0 Distribution of galaxies in the universe.
Tidal Disruption Event Event Nearby Galaxies 8.0 When a star is disrupted by a black hole's gravity.
Red Supergiant Star Orion Constellation 10.0 Massive star stage before supernova.
Black Hole Merger Event Universe 12.0 Merging of two black holes.
Active Galactic Nucleus Nucleus Various 7.0 Central region of a galaxy with active emissions.
Blinking Quasar Active Galactic Nucleus Universe 7.0 Object that changes brightness rapidly.
Filament Galaxy Galaxy Universe 9.0 Galaxies along cosmic filaments.
Centaurus A Galaxy Centaurus 10.0 Near one of the Milky Way's neighbors.
Messier Object Object Various 1.0 Cataloged astronomical objects.
2MASS Galaxy Survey Survey Universe 7.0 Survey of nearby galaxies in infrared.
Galactic Merger Event Universe 5.0 Merging event between galaxies.
Interstellar Medium Medium Galaxy 10.0 Matter exists between stars in a galaxy.
Oort Cloud Structure Solar System 4.6 Hypothetical cloud of icy bodies at the solar system's edge.
Kuiper Belt Structure Solar System 4.6 Region of icy bodies beyond Neptune.
Solar Flare Event Sun 0.001 Burst of energy from the sun.
Stellar Wind Phenomenon Star 10.0 Stream of charged particles released from stars.
Deep Sky Object Object Universe 5.0 Any astronomical object outside of our solar system.
Newton's Law of Gravitation Law Physics 3.0 Describes gravitational attraction between objects.
Einstein's General Relativity Theory Physics 3.0 Theory of gravitation describing spacetime curvature.
Vacuum Energy Energy Universe 13.0 Energy density of empty space in quantum field.
Cosmic Inflation Theory Universe 13.0 Rapid expansion of the universe after the Big Bang.
Great Attractor Structure Universe 2.0 Gravitational anomaly affecting galaxies.
Dark Energy Energy Universe 13.8 Account for accelerated expansion of the universe.
Solar Nebula Nebula Solar System 4.6 Cloud of gas and dust from which the solar system formed.
Accretion Disk Disk Black Holes 1.0 Material accumulating around a massive body.
Isolated Neutron Star Star Universe 1.0 Neutron star not in a binary system.
Hubble's Law Law Universe 1.0 Indicates that galaxies are moving away from us.
Gamma-ray Burst Event Universe 12.0 Extremely energetic explosion in distant galaxies.
Alma Cluster Galaxy Cluster Universe 5.0 Largest cluster of galaxies known.
Nearby Supernova Supernova Local Group 1.0 Recent supernova occurrence in a galaxy.
Type II Supernova Supernova Various 4.0 Result of a massive star's collapse.
Radio Galaxy Galaxy Universe 3.0 Galaxies that emit strong radio waves.
Magellanic Clouds Galaxy Local Group 1.5 Two irregular dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way.
Great Wall Structure Universe 5.0 Large-scale structure of galaxies forming walls.
Hypernova Supernova Various 1.0 Very energetic explosion of a massive star.
Planetary System System Solar System 4.6 Planetary bodies orbiting a star.
Tectonic Planet Planet Various 1.0 Planets with geological activity.
Redshift Survey Survey Universe 5.0 Mapping redshifts of galaxies.
Sedimentary Fossil Fossil Earth 0.01 Fossils of ancient organisms preserved in sediment.
Evolutionary Record Record Earth 0.5 Historical record of life forms on Earth.
Galactic Year Time Frame Milky Way 0.25 The time taken for the Sun to orbit the Milky Way.
Velocity Dispersion Measurement Galaxy Cluster 5.0 Speed variation of galaxies in clusters.
Recombination Era Era Universe 0.38 Formation of neutral hydrogen after the Big Bang.
Cosmic Calendar Concept Universe 13.8 Illustration of the universe's history in a year.
Particle Horizon Concept Universe 13.8 Boundary of observable universe.
Thick Disk Structure Milky Way 10.0 Layer of stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
Thin Disk Structure Milky Way 10.0 Region of stars in the Milky Way, including the solar system.
Trans-Neptunian Object Object Solar System 4.6 Objects located beyond Neptune.
Primordial Black Hole Black Hole Universe 13.8 Black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang.
Standard Candle Measurement Universe 1.0 Astronomical object with known luminosity.
Superclusters Structure Universe 5.0 Group of galaxies clustered together.
Near Earth Asteroid Object Solar System 0.01 Asteroids whose orbits bring them close to Earth.
Mass Extinction Event Event Earth 0.5 Events causing massive loss of species.
Escape Velocity Measurement Planet 0.01 Minimum velocity needed to escape a celestial body's gravity.
Sky Survey Survey Universe 5.0 Systematic observation of celestial objects.
Hypervelocity Star Star Universe 1.0 Stars with extreme speeds moving through the universe.
Redshift,Measurement Universe,5.0 Indicates how fast galaxies are receding. NaN NaN
Space-time,Concept Physics,5.0 Merged physics of space and time. NaN NaN
Galactic Cores,Region Various,5.0 Gravity wells at the center of galaxies. NaN NaN
Observable Universe,Region Universe,10.0 Part of the universe we can currently observe. NaN NaN
Exotic Matter,Matter Theory,10.0 Hypothetical form of matter that violates known laws. NaN NaN
Inflationary Epoch,Era Universe,5.0 Period of rapid expansion after the Big Bang. NaN NaN
Cluster of Galaxies,Structure Universe,10.0 Groups of galaxies held together by gravity. NaN NaN
Cold Dark Matter,Matter Universe,10.0 Matter density that influences galaxy formation. NaN NaN
Warm Dark Matter,Matter Universe,10.0 Hypothetical dark matter with different properties. NaN NaN
Star Formation Rate,Measurement Universe,5.0 Rate at which stars are formed in the universe. NaN NaN
Extra-Galactic Objects Object Universe 1.0 Objects located outside of our galaxy.
Cosmic Background Radiation,Radiation Universe,13.8 Remnant radiation from the Big Bang. NaN NaN
Quintessence,Concept Cosmology,7.0 Hypothetical form of dark energy. NaN NaN
Sunspot Cycle,Cycle Sun 0.1,Variation in sunspot activity over time." NaN NaN
Galactic Archeology,Study Cosmology,0.5 Study of the history of galaxies. NaN NaN
Elemental Abundances,Data Universe,0.1 Distribution of elements in the universe. NaN NaN
Cosmic Event Horizon,Boundary Universe,13.8 Limit beyond which events cannot affect an observer. NaN NaN
Great Attractor,Cosmic Structure Universe,5.0 Gravitational anomaly influencing galaxies. NaN NaN
Metagalaxy,Structure Universe,10.0 Large-scale structure including many galaxies. NaN NaN
Fossilized Light,Measurement Universe,5.0 Light from ancient astronomical events. NaN NaN
Non-Baryonic Matter,Matter Universe,13.0 Type of matter not composed of baryons. NaN NaN
Astrological Fossils,Fossil Earth,0.2 Ancient astronomical records impacting early civilizations. NaN NaN
Galactic Dynamics,Study Cosmology,0.5 Analysis of the motion of galaxies. NaN NaN
Cosmological Principle,Principle Cosmology,10.0 Universe is homogeneous and isotropic. NaN NaN
Galactic Winds,Phenomenon Galaxies,5.0 Outflows of gas from galaxies. NaN NaN
Polar Ring Galaxy,Galaxy Universe,10.0 Galaxy with a ring of stars and gas. NaN NaN
Surrounding Galactic Matter,Matter Galaxy,5.0 Matter surrounding galaxies. NaN NaN
Z-Degree Cosmic Measurement,Galaxy 10.0,Metric for galactic distances." NaN NaN
Photometric Redshift,Measurement Universe,5.0 Estimate distance based on brightness. NaN NaN
Ultra-Luminous Infrared Galaxy Galaxy,10.0 Galaxy with extraordinary infrared emissions. NaN NaN
Subgiant Star Star,Universe 5.0,Star evolving towards the red giant phase." NaN NaN
Carbon Star Star,Universe 5.0,Star with carbon abundance greater than oxygen." NaN NaN
Faint Blue Galaxy,Galaxy Universe,8.0 Galaxies that emit predominantly blue light. NaN NaN
Tidal Dwarf Galaxy Galaxy Universe,8.0 Galaxy formed from tidal interactions. NaN
Secure Data Data Type Astrophysics 1.0,Authenticated data in astronomical studies." NaN
Planetary System Dynamics Study Astrophysics 5.0,Study of motion of planets within systems." NaN
Fossil Universe Record,Record Cosmology,13.0 History of universe preserved in cosmic structures. NaN NaN
Solar Eclipses,Event Earth,0.01 Phenomenon of moon blocking solar light. NaN NaN
Dark Matter Research,Field Cosmology,7.0 Study of the elusive dark matter. NaN NaN
Astrophysical Jets,Jet Galaxy,10.0 High-speed jets from active galactic nuclei. NaN NaN
X-ray Binaries Object Universe,5.0 Binaries emitting X-rays from accreting matter. NaN
CZ18, Celestial Object Object Universe 10.0,Recently identified celestial body." NaN
Hubble Space Telescope,Instrument Space,5.0 Space telescope providing deep-field imaging. NaN NaN
Infrared Survey,Survey Universe,4.0 Observational survey of galaxies using infrared light. NaN NaN
Astrobiological Studies,Field Astrology,1.0 Search for life beyond Earth. NaN NaN
Space Physics,Field Cosmology,1.0 Physics studying particles and interactions in space. NaN NaN
Galactic Cartography,Study Cosmology,0.5 Mapping celestial objects in the galaxy. NaN NaN
History of Cosmic Understanding History Cosmology 3.0,Evolution of cosmological theories." NaN
Big Bang Theory,Theory Cosmology,5.0 Leading theory explaining the universe's origin. NaN NaN
Interstellar Travel,Concept Science Fiction 1.0,Theoretical travel between stars." NaN NaN
Relative Mass Standard,Standard Astrophysics 2.0,Method to determine mass relative to another." NaN NaN
Extended Systems,Structure Solar System 4.0,Refers to complex systems in astronomical terms." NaN NaN
Cosmic Evolution,Theory Cosmology,10.0 Study of changes in the universe over time. NaN NaN
Astrophysical Measurements,Measurement Cosmology,5.0 Data gathered on celestial bodies. NaN NaN
Universal Expansion,Phenomenon Universe,7.0 Continuous increase in distance between galaxies. NaN NaN
Correlation of Variables,Study Statistics,1.0 Understanding relationships in astronomical data. NaN NaN
Conservation of Angular Momentum,Law Physics,5.0 Key principle in rotating systems. NaN NaN
Ionic Spectra,Data Astrophysics,3.0 Used to determine temperatures of stars. NaN NaN
Cosmic Inflation Theory,Theory Cosmology,5.0 Physical model for rapid universe expansion. NaN NaN
Hyperbolic Trajectories,Path Astrophysics,2.0 Paths of comets and other celestial bodies. NaN NaN
Chemical Evolution,Process Universe,4.0 Continual changes in the chemical composition of the universe. NaN NaN
Stellar Lifetimes,Measurement Astrophysics,1.0 Expected life span of various star types. NaN NaN
Astrophysical Measurements,Measurement Astrophysics,5.0 Techniques for determining properties of stars. NaN NaN
Earth's Fossil Record,Record Earth,0.01 Sequential history of life on Earth. NaN NaN
Cosmic Dawn,Era Universe,10.0 Period when the first stars illuminated the universe. NaN NaN
Co-moving Distance,Distance Cosmology,5.0 Metric for distances considering cosmic expansion. NaN NaN
Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays,Radiation Universe,1.0 Unexplained high-energy particles from space. NaN NaN
Chemical Composition of Stars,Data Astrophysics,5.0 Analysis of elements present in stars. NaN NaN
Multiple Stellar Systems,System Universe,3.0 Star systems with more than one star. NaN NaN
Heliocentric Model,Model Astronomy,5.0 Sun is at the center of the solar system. NaN NaN
Stellar Evolution,Process Astrophysics,3.0 Life cycle of a star from birth to death. NaN NaN
Exoplanet Detection,Method Astrophysics,5.0 Techniques for identifying planets outside our solar system. NaN NaN
Ancient Galaxies,Galaxy Universe,2.0 Galaxies that existed in the early universe. NaN NaN
Dark Matter Detection,Method Astrophysics,5.0 Strategies to identify dark matter. NaN NaN
Star Clusters,Structure Milky Way,8.0 Gravitationally bound group of stars. NaN NaN
Gaseous Nebulae,Nebula Universe,10.0 Clouds of gas in space producing stars. NaN NaN
Cosmic Strings,Theory Cosmology,10.0 Hypothetical topological defects in the universe. NaN NaN
Quasars - most Luminous,Object Universe,1.0 Among the brightest objects in the universe. NaN NaN
Helium Abundance,Data Cosmology,10.0 Measurement of helium in stars and galaxies. NaN NaN
Astrophysical Phenomena,Phenomenon Universe,5.0 Any observed occurrence in space. NaN NaN
Integrated Light,Measurement Astrophysics,5.0 Total light from an astronomical source. NaN NaN
Spectral Type Classification,Method Astrophysics,5.0 Categorization of stars based on their spectrum. NaN NaN
Intergalactic Medium,Medium Universe,10.0 Matter that exists in the spaces between galaxies. NaN NaN
First Light Sources,Object Cosmology,5.0 Emergence of light sources in the universe. NaN NaN
Planetary Formation Theories,Theory Cosmology,4.0 Explains how planets form around stars. NaN NaN
Quasars - Distance Measurement,Measurement Astrophysics,5.0 Method for determining distances to quasars. NaN NaN
Large Magellanic Cloud,Galaxy Local Group,2.0 Dwarf galaxy that is a satellite of the Milky Way. NaN NaN
Discovery of Exoplanets,Event Astrophysics,1.0 Detecting new planets outside our solar system. NaN NaN
Chemical Enrichment,Process Astrophysics,2.0 Increase of heavier elements in the universe. NaN NaN
Nucleosynthesis,Process Cosmology,1.0 Formation of elements in stars. NaN NaN
Variability in Light Curves,Observation Astrophysics,3.0 Changes in brightness of a celestial object. NaN NaN