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India’s places its first robotic telescope in one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories
But, essentially, the telescope has the potential to capture any event that has an electroma…
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ISRO, NASA just spotted a black hole spinning so fast that it could be making space itself rotate
Those X-rays were caused by gas and dust falling into the black hole, which is about 10 time…
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Astronomers just proved the incredible origin of nearly all gold, platinum, and silver in the universe
The process, known appropriately as the rapid process (or r-process), goes like this: As the two ne…
Dave Mosher
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NASA congratulates Indian scientists for discovering one of the farthest galaxies in the universe
The UVIT was the last of the satellite’s six payloads to come alive on 30 November 2015.…
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Lesser-known places to visit in Ladakh in 2024
Ladakh, known for its stunning landscapes, offers many lesser-known gems beyond the popular spots. …
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Best places to visit in Jaipur in 2024
Explore the best places to visit in Jaipur in 2024, including the majestic Amber Fort, iconic Hawa …
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India launches a satellite to study black holes as it preps to become the fourth country to send humans into space
Monday's launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation is part of the country's broader space am…
Catherine Boudreau
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Must-visit destinations in Jaipur during the festival season
As the festival season dawns upon India, the Pink City of Jaipur, with its vibrant culture and rich…
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A packed launch schedule for ISRO after Chandrayaan-3 mission
Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is getting ready for the l…
PTI
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Telescopes and satellites captured clouds and spider-like plumes of debris after NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid
NASA's DART spacecraft didn't survive the mission, but both ground-and space-based observations doc…
Paola Rosa-Aquino
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India is launching its first Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh to boost Astro tourism
One of India’s most attractive tourist attractions, Ladakh is closer to bringing the country’s firs…
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Geologist Marie Tharp mapped the ocean floor and helped solve one of science's biggest controversies
In the 1950s, geologist Marie Tharp turned depth measurements into detailed maps of the ocean floor…
Jenny McGrath
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Tonight's solar eclipse won't be visible in India — but here's how you can still watch it live
The total solar eclipse scheduled to occur tonight, on December 14, won’t be visible in India. But …
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A 1,100-foot-wide asteroid is on course to pass by Earth in a decade
Davide Farnocchia, an astronomer at JLP's Center for Near Earth Objects Studies said: "We already k…
Rebecca Speare-Cole
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A rare collision between Earth and space junk is happening tomorrow - here's how to watch
Scientists hope to use their observations to improve predictive models of how objects interact with…
Jessica Orwig
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India’s March To Mars: ISRO’s Mangalyaan Now Meets Its New Neighbour, Phobos!
Phobos was discovered by astronomer Asaph Hall on 18 August 1877, at the United States Naval Observ…
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A mysterious chunk of space debris called 'WTF' is headed straight for Earth
Because of its highly eccentric orbit, some experts think the object could be a residual rocket sta…
Jessica Orwig
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What happens when a 5,000-pound piece of space junk collides with Earth is nothing short of amazing
In contrast, re-entry events like Jules Verne are planned well in advance because leaving something…