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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Feather-Shaped Iridescent Cloud on Mars
- Friday February 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A remarkable feather-shaped iridescent cloud was spotted by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars. Captured during a seasonal imaging campaign, this phenomenon provides valuable data on Martian weather patterns. Scientists believe such clouds help study particle sizes and atmospheric changes. The cloud, composed of either water ice or carbon dioxide ice...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Century-Old Rare Images Of Himalayas Come To Life At New Delhi Exhibition
- Wednesday February 12, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The exhibition, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, showcases the pioneering work of Italian photographer Vittorio Sella
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www.ndtv.com
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: Rare Melanistic Leopard With Cub Spotted In Odisha's Nayagarh
- Saturday January 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The leopard's images were captured with the help of a camera trap installed in the forest.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy
- Saturday December 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO’s AstroSat Observes First-Ever Nuclear Explosion in Andromeda Galaxy
- Tuesday December 10, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Using the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) aboard ISRO’s AstroSat, scientists have identified far-ultraviolet emissions from 42 novae in the Andromeda Galaxy. This marks the first detection of such emissions during their outbursts, offering new insights into the processes of stellar explosions. Four of these novae were observed in real-time a...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Space Telescope Captures Rare Edge-On View of a Spiral Galaxy Located Millions of Light-Years Away
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured an edge-on view of spiral galaxy UGC 10043, located around 150 million light-years away. Displaying its prominent dust lanes and unique bulge, this galaxy image highlights regions of active star formation. Captured in 2000 and 2023, the composite image uses various light wavelengths to detail the str...
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www.gadgets360.com
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James Webb Space Telescope Finds First Evidence of Einstein Zig-Zag Phenomenon In a Distant Quasar
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the first-ever Einstein zig-zag, where light from quasar J1721+8842 bends through two distinct warped space-time regions. Six mirrored images of the quasar and a faint Einstein ring confirm this rare lensing effect. Scientists believe this discovery could help resolve critical issues in cosmolog...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Final Venus Flyby Before Historic Sun Encounter
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, will make its final Venus flyby on Nov. 6. This manoeuvre will bring the spacecraft into a new orbit, allowing it to approach within 3.8 million miles of the sun, closer than any human-made object has been. While the probe’s primary mission is to study the sun, its instruments have captured rare data...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Supernova SN 1181 Reveals Rare “Zombie Star” in Pa 30 Nebula
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A supernova recorded in 1181, known as SN 1181, has been linked to the Pa 30 nebula, revealing a rare “zombie star.” Advanced 3D imaging from the Keck Observatory has shown unusual filaments expanding from this star, marking it as a unique case in supernova studies. This zombie star survived a thermonuclear explosion on a white dwarf, challengi...
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www.gadgets360.com
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''Magical": Neelakurinji Flowers Bloom In Nilgiris After 12 Years, Video Goes Viral
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
One image features Kuttan, a Toda tribesman, surrounded by a sea of blue, with the clear blue sky accentuating the scene's allure.
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www.ndtv.com
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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Feather-Shaped Iridescent Cloud on Mars
- Friday February 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A remarkable feather-shaped iridescent cloud was spotted by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars. Captured during a seasonal imaging campaign, this phenomenon provides valuable data on Martian weather patterns. Scientists believe such clouds help study particle sizes and atmospheric changes. The cloud, composed of either water ice or carbon dioxide ice...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Century-Old Rare Images Of Himalayas Come To Life At New Delhi Exhibition
- Wednesday February 12, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The exhibition, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, showcases the pioneering work of Italian photographer Vittorio Sella
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www.ndtv.com
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: Rare Melanistic Leopard With Cub Spotted In Odisha's Nayagarh
- Saturday January 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The leopard's images were captured with the help of a camera trap installed in the forest.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy
- Saturday December 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO’s AstroSat Observes First-Ever Nuclear Explosion in Andromeda Galaxy
- Tuesday December 10, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Using the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) aboard ISRO’s AstroSat, scientists have identified far-ultraviolet emissions from 42 novae in the Andromeda Galaxy. This marks the first detection of such emissions during their outbursts, offering new insights into the processes of stellar explosions. Four of these novae were observed in real-time a...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Space Telescope Captures Rare Edge-On View of a Spiral Galaxy Located Millions of Light-Years Away
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured an edge-on view of spiral galaxy UGC 10043, located around 150 million light-years away. Displaying its prominent dust lanes and unique bulge, this galaxy image highlights regions of active star formation. Captured in 2000 and 2023, the composite image uses various light wavelengths to detail the str...
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www.gadgets360.com
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James Webb Space Telescope Finds First Evidence of Einstein Zig-Zag Phenomenon In a Distant Quasar
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the first-ever Einstein zig-zag, where light from quasar J1721+8842 bends through two distinct warped space-time regions. Six mirrored images of the quasar and a faint Einstein ring confirm this rare lensing effect. Scientists believe this discovery could help resolve critical issues in cosmolog...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Final Venus Flyby Before Historic Sun Encounter
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, will make its final Venus flyby on Nov. 6. This manoeuvre will bring the spacecraft into a new orbit, allowing it to approach within 3.8 million miles of the sun, closer than any human-made object has been. While the probe’s primary mission is to study the sun, its instruments have captured rare data...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Supernova SN 1181 Reveals Rare “Zombie Star” in Pa 30 Nebula
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A supernova recorded in 1181, known as SN 1181, has been linked to the Pa 30 nebula, revealing a rare “zombie star.” Advanced 3D imaging from the Keck Observatory has shown unusual filaments expanding from this star, marking it as a unique case in supernova studies. This zombie star survived a thermonuclear explosion on a white dwarf, challengi...
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www.gadgets360.com
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''Magical": Neelakurinji Flowers Bloom In Nilgiris After 12 Years, Video Goes Viral
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
One image features Kuttan, a Toda tribesman, surrounded by a sea of blue, with the clear blue sky accentuating the scene's allure.
-
www.ndtv.com