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Arecibo Observatory Data Helps SETI Uncover Secrets of Pulsar Signals and Cosmic Distortions
Data from the now-collapsed Arecibo Observatory continues to drive major discoveries in space science. Sofia Sheikh and her team from the SETI Institute utilised archived data to investigate the signals of pulsars—dense neutron stars emitting radiation like cosmic lighthouses. Their study focused on how these signals are distorted by interstellar...
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NASA's Swift Observatory Discovers Twin Black Holes Disturbing Galactic Gas Clouds
NASA's Swift Observatory has recorded a unique signal from two orbiting black holes interacting with a gas cloud in a distant galaxy. This phenomenon, called AT 2021hdr, is marked by recurring gas disturbances due to the black holes' orbit, which astronomers believe could eventually lead to their merger. Observations continue, promising insights in...
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James Webb Space Telescope Spots Massive Black Hole With Half the Mass of Its Surrounding Galaxy
A groundbreaking discovery has been made with the identification of a remarkably massive black hole in the quasar ULAS J1120+0641. This black hole, with a mass of 1.4 billion solar masses, constitutes nearly half of the total mass of its host galaxy. Observations were made using the James Webb Space Telescope, which provided unprecedented detail in...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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Hubble Space Telescope Finds Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Mysteriously Oscillating in Size and Speed
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured new images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, revealing unusual behaviour in the massive storm. Known for its longevity, this storm has been raging for over 150 years. However, recent observations show the spot oscillating in both size and speed, a phenomenon that has left scientists puzzled.
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'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse 2024: Check Timing, Visibility In India And Other Details
The annular solar eclipse of 2024 is set to occur on October 2, Wednesday. According to Space.com, during this astronomical phenomenon, the Moon will appear smaller than the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight visible around the darkened centre.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Total Solar Eclipse On April 8: Time, Duration And How To Watch It Live Online
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the Sun's light either entirely or partially.
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Mysterious Radio Waves Hit Earth After Travelling 8 Billion Years
Astronomers have detected an intense flash of radio waves coming from what looks like a merger of galaxies dating to about 8 billion years ago - the oldest-known instance of a phenomenon called a fast radio burst that continues to defy explanation.
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Zero Shadow Day: All About Rare Astronomical Event In Bengaluru Today
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru is set to witness a unique astronomical phenomenon calledZero Shadow Day today. At 12:24 pm, residents will have the opportunity to witness how shadows disappear during this astronomical phenomenon.
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Pic: All Planets In Our Solar System Visible At Same Time From Earth
American space agency NASA recently shared a picture that captures a rare phenomenon: all the planets of our solar system witness from Earth simultaneously.
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The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
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Giant Mysterious Ring Near Milky Way Galaxy Could Be an Intergalactic Supernova Remnant
The international team of experts found a mysterious circular ring that is believed to be the remains of an exploded star. This giant ring-shaped phenomenon near our neighbouring galaxy is being called a "rogue" supernova remnant. Named J0624–6948, it is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
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Hubble Captures Images of a Galaxy Whose Outer Edges 'Resemble a Ship's Sails'
Hubble Space Telescope provides astronomers with breathtaking images of the cosmos for deeper studies. Recently, the telescope shared yet another strikingly beautiful image. This time, it captured the NGC 3318 galaxy, which lies in the constellation Vela, located about 115 million light-years away from the Earth.
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Mercury Rising: Planet Completes Rare Transit Of Sun
Astronomers celebrated Monday witnessing one of the highlights of the skywatchers' year, when the Sun, Mercury and Earth all lined up -- a phenomenon that happens just a dozen or so times per century.
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Arecibo Observatory Data Helps SETI Uncover Secrets of Pulsar Signals and Cosmic Distortions
Data from the now-collapsed Arecibo Observatory continues to drive major discoveries in space science. Sofia Sheikh and her team from the SETI Institute utilised archived data to investigate the signals of pulsars—dense neutron stars emitting radiation like cosmic lighthouses. Their study focused on how these signals are distorted by interstellar...
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NASA's Swift Observatory Discovers Twin Black Holes Disturbing Galactic Gas Clouds
NASA's Swift Observatory has recorded a unique signal from two orbiting black holes interacting with a gas cloud in a distant galaxy. This phenomenon, called AT 2021hdr, is marked by recurring gas disturbances due to the black holes' orbit, which astronomers believe could eventually lead to their merger. Observations continue, promising insights in...
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James Webb Space Telescope Spots Massive Black Hole With Half the Mass of Its Surrounding Galaxy
A groundbreaking discovery has been made with the identification of a remarkably massive black hole in the quasar ULAS J1120+0641. This black hole, with a mass of 1.4 billion solar masses, constitutes nearly half of the total mass of its host galaxy. Observations were made using the James Webb Space Telescope, which provided unprecedented detail in...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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Hubble Space Telescope Finds Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Mysteriously Oscillating in Size and Speed
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured new images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, revealing unusual behaviour in the massive storm. Known for its longevity, this storm has been raging for over 150 years. However, recent observations show the spot oscillating in both size and speed, a phenomenon that has left scientists puzzled.
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'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse 2024: Check Timing, Visibility In India And Other Details
The annular solar eclipse of 2024 is set to occur on October 2, Wednesday. According to Space.com, during this astronomical phenomenon, the Moon will appear smaller than the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight visible around the darkened centre.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Total Solar Eclipse On April 8: Time, Duration And How To Watch It Live Online
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the Sun's light either entirely or partially.
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Mysterious Radio Waves Hit Earth After Travelling 8 Billion Years
Astronomers have detected an intense flash of radio waves coming from what looks like a merger of galaxies dating to about 8 billion years ago - the oldest-known instance of a phenomenon called a fast radio burst that continues to defy explanation.
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Zero Shadow Day: All About Rare Astronomical Event In Bengaluru Today
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru is set to witness a unique astronomical phenomenon calledZero Shadow Day today. At 12:24 pm, residents will have the opportunity to witness how shadows disappear during this astronomical phenomenon.
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Pic: All Planets In Our Solar System Visible At Same Time From Earth
American space agency NASA recently shared a picture that captures a rare phenomenon: all the planets of our solar system witness from Earth simultaneously.
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The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
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Giant Mysterious Ring Near Milky Way Galaxy Could Be an Intergalactic Supernova Remnant
The international team of experts found a mysterious circular ring that is believed to be the remains of an exploded star. This giant ring-shaped phenomenon near our neighbouring galaxy is being called a "rogue" supernova remnant. Named J0624–6948, it is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
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Hubble Captures Images of a Galaxy Whose Outer Edges 'Resemble a Ship's Sails'
Hubble Space Telescope provides astronomers with breathtaking images of the cosmos for deeper studies. Recently, the telescope shared yet another strikingly beautiful image. This time, it captured the NGC 3318 galaxy, which lies in the constellation Vela, located about 115 million light-years away from the Earth.
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Mercury Rising: Planet Completes Rare Transit Of Sun
Astronomers celebrated Monday witnessing one of the highlights of the skywatchers' year, when the Sun, Mercury and Earth all lined up -- a phenomenon that happens just a dozen or so times per century.
