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Where To Go Stargazing In India
From the mountain meadows of Uttarakhand to the moonscapes of Ladakh, India's diverse landscapes offer extraordinary stargazing spots.
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Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
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India Unveils MACE Observatory, the World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, at an altitude of over 4,300 metres. This state-of-the-art facility will advance India's capabilities in cosmic-ray research and high-energy astrophysics. Inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, the observ...
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Searching For Elusive Dark Matter, India Reaches for The Skies At Hanle
About 4,300 above sea level, in Ladakh's Hanle, a massive telescope is waiting for signals as India tries to decode some of the universe's greatest mysteries such as black holes and supernovae.
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Exploring Universe's Mysteries From India's Highest Scientific Lab In Hanle
Hanle is India's gateway to the Universe, and the Himalayan Chandra Telescope has been operating here for nearly 25 years revealing several secrets of the universe, said Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
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Exclusive: Rare Black Necked Cranes Spotted At 14,000 Feet In Ladakh
The endangered Black Necked Crane was sighted by NDTV high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) altitude.
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World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope In Ladakh: Here's Why It Is A Big Deal
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia, has been inaugurated at Hanle in Ladakh, giving a boost to scientific research.
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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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Rare Red Aurora Spotted In Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh, which capture pictures of the night sky, recently spotted an unexpected yet stunning celestial event In India - a rare red aurora.
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Watch: Aurora Dazzles Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
A 360-degree camera set up at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Ladakh Hanle captured the beautiful light show.
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These Two Indian Destinations Are Among Time's 'World's Greatest Places Of 2023'
The list which has 50 spots includes two Indian places - Mayurbhanj and Ladakh, that have been selected for their rare tigers and ancient temples, and adventures and eats, respectively.
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4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu and Kashmir
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit 332 km Northeast of Hanle in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
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World's Largest Telescope May Be Set Up in Ladakh
After protests in Hawaii against the proposed Thirty Metre Telescope, alternative sites are being explored which include Hanle in Ladakh.
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World's Largest Telescope May Be Set Up In Ladakh
After protests in Hawaii in the US against the proposed Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) project, the largest to be built, alternative sites are being explored which includes Hanle in Ladakh.
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India installs fourth-largest telescope at the world's highest observatory
The astronomical observatory at Hanle, Ladakh, has always made Indian scientists proud. So far, based on its tremendous output, Indian scientists have published over 100 papers that have helped astronomers all over the world.The world's highest observatory, at an altitude of near 15,000 feet, is remotely operated by the astronomers from Indian inst...
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Where To Go Stargazing In India
From the mountain meadows of Uttarakhand to the moonscapes of Ladakh, India's diverse landscapes offer extraordinary stargazing spots.
-
Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
-
India Unveils MACE Observatory, the World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory has been inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, at an altitude of over 4,300 metres. This state-of-the-art facility will advance India's capabilities in cosmic-ray research and high-energy astrophysics. Inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, the observ...
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Searching For Elusive Dark Matter, India Reaches for The Skies At Hanle
About 4,300 above sea level, in Ladakh's Hanle, a massive telescope is waiting for signals as India tries to decode some of the universe's greatest mysteries such as black holes and supernovae.
-
Exploring Universe's Mysteries From India's Highest Scientific Lab In Hanle
Hanle is India's gateway to the Universe, and the Himalayan Chandra Telescope has been operating here for nearly 25 years revealing several secrets of the universe, said Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
-
Exclusive: Rare Black Necked Cranes Spotted At 14,000 Feet In Ladakh
The endangered Black Necked Crane was sighted by NDTV high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) altitude.
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World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope In Ladakh: Here's Why It Is A Big Deal
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia, has been inaugurated at Hanle in Ladakh, giving a boost to scientific research.
-
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.
-
Rare Red Aurora Spotted In Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh, which capture pictures of the night sky, recently spotted an unexpected yet stunning celestial event In India - a rare red aurora.
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Watch: Aurora Dazzles Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
A 360-degree camera set up at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Ladakh Hanle captured the beautiful light show.
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These Two Indian Destinations Are Among Time's 'World's Greatest Places Of 2023'
The list which has 50 spots includes two Indian places - Mayurbhanj and Ladakh, that have been selected for their rare tigers and ancient temples, and adventures and eats, respectively.
-
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu and Kashmir
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit 332 km Northeast of Hanle in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
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World's Largest Telescope May Be Set Up in Ladakh
After protests in Hawaii against the proposed Thirty Metre Telescope, alternative sites are being explored which include Hanle in Ladakh.
-
World's Largest Telescope May Be Set Up In Ladakh
After protests in Hawaii in the US against the proposed Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) project, the largest to be built, alternative sites are being explored which includes Hanle in Ladakh.
-
India installs fourth-largest telescope at the world's highest observatory
The astronomical observatory at Hanle, Ladakh, has always made Indian scientists proud. So far, based on its tremendous output, Indian scientists have published over 100 papers that have helped astronomers all over the world.The world's highest observatory, at an altitude of near 15,000 feet, is remotely operated by the astronomers from Indian inst...
