Chapter 1
The cosmic symphony
Chapter 2
The Maia mystery
Chapter 3
Ancient antennas
Chapter 4
Synthesizers and starseeds
YOUR GOAL
Master of Tuning in to the secret frequencies of the seven sisters
Ch 2 · The Maia mystery
007skaty The Maia Mystery
They called her a variable star, (oh no, she's not!) / Just spinning with a chemical spot! (yeah, that's what she got!)
007skaty In 1955, astronomer Otto Struve proposed the Maia variable category, but modern data proved the star rotates rather
BETA
007skaty Tune the cosmic receiver to learn how Maia's frequency aligns with the Seven Sisters.
Fun Fact
Chemical spots: The metallic spot on the star Maia is so massive that it covers a huge portion of its surface.
Quiz
Why do the Seven Sisters stars rotate at different speeds despite being born together?
Quiz
What instrument type did astronomers use to confirm the chemical makeup of the star Maia's spot?