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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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3 Decades Later, First Brown Dwarf Ever Found Offers A Surprise
In 1995, astronomers confirmed the discovery for the first time of a brown dwarf, a body too small to be a star and too big to be a planet - sort of a celestial tweener. But it turns out that was not the full story.
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China to Build Lunar Space Station and Explore Other Planets for Habitability by 2050
China has revealed plans to construct a lunar space station, with the goal of exploring habitable planets and searching for extraterrestrial life. The country will launch a manned lunar mission in the next few years as part of its long-term space programme, which spans from 2024 to 2050. China’s key priorities include studying planetary atmospher...
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At India's Only Dark Sky Reserve, Stargazing Couple Is Star Attraction
Patience is the key, and it can pay handsomely - this is the message that Ajay and Neelam Talwar, a unique stargazing couple who have spent more than 25 years photographing celestial bodies, have for people wanting to take up astrophotography.
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In First, US Directs NASA To Create Lunar Time Standard
The White House announced Tuesday it is directing NASA to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies, as governments and private companies increasingly compete in space.
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Origins of Life Explored: Study Points To Ancient Hot Springs As Potential Source
This research not only sheds light on Earth's early life, but also raises the tantalizing possibility that similar processes could be occurring in the frozen seas of distant moons.
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Mysterious "Chorus" Plasma Waves Detected Surrounding Mercury
Scientists are constantly engaged in the study of planets within our cosmic neighbourhood. They investigate celestial bodies, including Mercury, Venus, and Mars, seeking to unravel their mysteries and understand their unique characteristics.
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Skygazers Share Incredible Pics As Moon, Venus And Jupiter Come Together In Night Sky
Skygazers across the world were treated to a clear view of the crescent Moon, Jupiter and Venus on Wednesday evening - with all three celestial bodies seen in alignment.
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Internet Is Amazed By This 16th Century Armillary Sphere Ring
As per the website of the British Museum, they have a collection of several armillary sphere rings that are incredibly well-crafted and detailed.
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NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare Ring Phenomenon Around Star 5,600 Light-Years Away
NASA's JWST has captured an image of a star located around 5,600 light-years away in detail, which shows the celestial body surrounded by large concentric circles of light. The pair, known as colliding wind binary, consists of an extremely rare Wolf-Rayet star called WR 140 and a hot and massive O-type star companion, which is also a rare object.
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Scientists Study Shrinking Mini-Neptunes to Understand Planetary Evolution
Scientists at Caltech have discovered four exoplanets — TOI 560b, TOI 1430.01, TOI 1683.01, and TOI 2076b – that appear to be shrinking in size and losing their atmosphere gradually. The rate at which this change is taking place suggests that these celestial bodies, called mini-Neptunes, will eventually lose their atmosphere completely to becom...
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NASA Shares Stunning Rainbow Coloured Image Of Pluto, Internet Amazed
A recent post by the agency on its Instagram handle shows a rainbow coloured image of a celestial body that has surprised the internet.
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Hubble Telescope Captures Spectacular Mirror Image of Galaxy Created by Gravitational Lensing
An image of a gravitationally lensed galaxy was recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It featured a mirror image of the galaxy in the centre, caused by gravitational lensing that takes place when huge celestial bodies, like a galaxy cluster, causes the light passing though it to bend. Here's how gravitational lensing can lead to the form...
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Scientists Find Out Why Some Distant Planets Have Clouds of Sands in Their Atmosphere
A new study has revealed the common trait that is conducive to sand cloud development on the planets. The study was led by researchers at the Western University who observed brown dwarfs. Brown dwarfs are celestial bodies having size larger than a planet but smaller than a star.
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International Asteroid Day 2022: How Asteroids Were Formed, Why They Could Pose a Threat to Earth
Asteroids are rocky celestial bodies that are located in the main asteroid belt and resolve around the sun, just like planets. Created furing the formation of our solar system around 4.6 billion years ago, most of these asteroids do not pose a threat to Earth, but can cause a catastrophe in case of an impact on the planet. International Asteroid Da...
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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3 Decades Later, First Brown Dwarf Ever Found Offers A Surprise
In 1995, astronomers confirmed the discovery for the first time of a brown dwarf, a body too small to be a star and too big to be a planet - sort of a celestial tweener. But it turns out that was not the full story.
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China to Build Lunar Space Station and Explore Other Planets for Habitability by 2050
China has revealed plans to construct a lunar space station, with the goal of exploring habitable planets and searching for extraterrestrial life. The country will launch a manned lunar mission in the next few years as part of its long-term space programme, which spans from 2024 to 2050. China’s key priorities include studying planetary atmospher...
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At India's Only Dark Sky Reserve, Stargazing Couple Is Star Attraction
Patience is the key, and it can pay handsomely - this is the message that Ajay and Neelam Talwar, a unique stargazing couple who have spent more than 25 years photographing celestial bodies, have for people wanting to take up astrophotography.
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In First, US Directs NASA To Create Lunar Time Standard
The White House announced Tuesday it is directing NASA to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies, as governments and private companies increasingly compete in space.
-
Origins of Life Explored: Study Points To Ancient Hot Springs As Potential Source
This research not only sheds light on Earth's early life, but also raises the tantalizing possibility that similar processes could be occurring in the frozen seas of distant moons.
-
Mysterious "Chorus" Plasma Waves Detected Surrounding Mercury
Scientists are constantly engaged in the study of planets within our cosmic neighbourhood. They investigate celestial bodies, including Mercury, Venus, and Mars, seeking to unravel their mysteries and understand their unique characteristics.
-
Skygazers Share Incredible Pics As Moon, Venus And Jupiter Come Together In Night Sky
Skygazers across the world were treated to a clear view of the crescent Moon, Jupiter and Venus on Wednesday evening - with all three celestial bodies seen in alignment.
-
Internet Is Amazed By This 16th Century Armillary Sphere Ring
As per the website of the British Museum, they have a collection of several armillary sphere rings that are incredibly well-crafted and detailed.
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NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare Ring Phenomenon Around Star 5,600 Light-Years Away
NASA's JWST has captured an image of a star located around 5,600 light-years away in detail, which shows the celestial body surrounded by large concentric circles of light. The pair, known as colliding wind binary, consists of an extremely rare Wolf-Rayet star called WR 140 and a hot and massive O-type star companion, which is also a rare object.
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Scientists Study Shrinking Mini-Neptunes to Understand Planetary Evolution
Scientists at Caltech have discovered four exoplanets — TOI 560b, TOI 1430.01, TOI 1683.01, and TOI 2076b – that appear to be shrinking in size and losing their atmosphere gradually. The rate at which this change is taking place suggests that these celestial bodies, called mini-Neptunes, will eventually lose their atmosphere completely to becom...
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NASA Shares Stunning Rainbow Coloured Image Of Pluto, Internet Amazed
A recent post by the agency on its Instagram handle shows a rainbow coloured image of a celestial body that has surprised the internet.
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Hubble Telescope Captures Spectacular Mirror Image of Galaxy Created by Gravitational Lensing
An image of a gravitationally lensed galaxy was recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It featured a mirror image of the galaxy in the centre, caused by gravitational lensing that takes place when huge celestial bodies, like a galaxy cluster, causes the light passing though it to bend. Here's how gravitational lensing can lead to the form...
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Scientists Find Out Why Some Distant Planets Have Clouds of Sands in Their Atmosphere
A new study has revealed the common trait that is conducive to sand cloud development on the planets. The study was led by researchers at the Western University who observed brown dwarfs. Brown dwarfs are celestial bodies having size larger than a planet but smaller than a star.
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International Asteroid Day 2022: How Asteroids Were Formed, Why They Could Pose a Threat to Earth
Asteroids are rocky celestial bodies that are located in the main asteroid belt and resolve around the sun, just like planets. Created furing the formation of our solar system around 4.6 billion years ago, most of these asteroids do not pose a threat to Earth, but can cause a catastrophe in case of an impact on the planet. International Asteroid Da...
