Astronomers

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  Punjab National Bank Scam: How Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi Siphoned Off Crores

  Seven years after he fled India just before the discovery of an astronomical Rs 14,000 crore scam, fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium over the weekend.

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  Scientists Finally Discover How Long a Day Lasts on Uranus

  Astronomers confirm Uranus’ rotation period using internal oscillation modeling for the first time. On Uranus, a day just lasts far longer. More precise rotational time observations of the gas giant should enable scientists to plan visits to investigate it. Unlike on Mars and Earth, savage windstorms make it far more difficult to identify the rot...

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  Astronomers Detect Methane in the Atmosphere of the Nearest T Dwarf Star to Earth

  Astronomers have detected methane in the nearest known T dwarf, offering new insight into its atmospheric composition. The study further highlights that the carbon abundance in the planet is estimated to be -1.5 dex, while the effective temperature could be around 1,000 K. The author of the paper further revealed that the low metallicity of the T ...

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  First Future Type 1a Supernova Detected: White Dwarf Pair to Collide in 23 Billion Years

  Astronomers have discovered a pair of white dwarf stars located about 150 light-years from Earth that are on course to collide and produce a Type 1a supernova in approximately 23 billion years. This is the first such system identified near our region of the galaxy. With a combined mass of 1.56 solar masses, the stars are slowly spiralling toward ea...

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  JWST Captures Unseen Details of Exoplanets in HR 8799 and 51 Eridani Systems

  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured groundbreaking images of exoplanets in the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani systems. By modifying its coronagraphs, astronomers allowed more starlight to pass through, revealing clearer planetary details. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, highlights the first successful detection of ...

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  T Corona Borealis May Erupt Soon: Rare Nova Could Be Visible to Naked Eye

  T Corona Borealis, a binary star system in the Northern Crown constellation, is showing signs of an imminent nova eruption. The white dwarf star, which pulls material from its red giant companion, last erupted in 1946. Astronomers have detected patterns similar to previous eruptions, leading to predictions of a possible outburst within the next two...

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  Two New Exoplanets Found Orbiting a Star in Draco Constellation

  Astronomers have identified two exoplanets, TOI-1453 b and TOI-1453 c, orbiting a star 250 light-years away in Draco. The planets, a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune, were detected using NASA’s TESS satellite and the HARPS-N spectrograph. TOI-1453 b is a rocky planet orbiting close to its star, while TOI-1453 c is twice Earth’s size and may have a...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Reveals a Stunning Einstein Ring in Hydrus

  A striking new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals an Einstein ring in the Hydrus constellation. The phenomenon occurs when a massive foreground galaxy bends light from a hidden background galaxy, forming a near-perfect ring. This effect, predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, helps astronomers study galaxies from the...

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  Partial Solar Eclipse of March 2025: Satellite Images to Show Moon’s Shadow

  A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. The event will reach its peak in Nunavik, Canada, where 94% of the sun will be covered at sunrise. From space, weather satellites like GOES-16 and Himawari will capture images of the moon’s shadow. The International Space Station ...

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  Astronomers "Astonished" After Oxygen Detected In Most Distant Galaxy

  Oxygen has been detected in the most distant galaxy ever discovered, surprised astronomers said Thursday, offering further evidence that stars in the early universe matured far quicker than had been thought possible.

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  Rakesh Roshan Confirms Not Directing Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4: "I Have To Pass On The Baton"

  Latest reports suggest that Krrish 4 has been further delayed because of its astronomical budget

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  Hubble Telescope Captures NGC 4536, a Starburst Galaxy with Intense Star Formation

  NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of NGC 4536, a starburst galaxy 50 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. The galaxy’s sweeping spiral arms are filled with young blue star clusters and ionized hydrogen gas, indicating rapid star formation. Astronomers believe its bar-like structure channels gas toward t...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Captures Hourglass Nebula LBN 483 in Stunning Detail

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented details of LBN 483, a nebula located 650 light-years away. The striking hourglass-shaped structure results from outflows driven by a forming binary star system. JWST’s infrared imaging and ALMA’s radio observations reveal how stellar winds, jets, and magnetic fields sculpt the nebula ove...

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  Don't Miss Tonight's 'Blood Moon': How To Watch, Stream, And Capture Lunar Eclipse

  A highly anticipated total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," will occur overnight on Thursday-Friday, visible in the Americas, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and parts of Europe and Africa, offering a rare opportunity for sky-watchers, astronomers, and p

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  Smallest Galaxy Ever Found: Andromeda XXXV Defies Cosmic Evolution Models

  Astronomers have discovered Andromeda XXXV, the smallest and faintest known galaxy, located 3 million light-years away. It challenges existing models of galaxy formation, as similar small galaxies were thought to be destroyed in the early universe. Researchers are studying how it retained conditions for star formation despite harsh cosmic environme...