Celestial

In a cosmic ballet set to mesmerise skygazers, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, fondly dubbed the "Devil Comet," is poised for an extraordinary rendezvous with the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. While enthusiasts anticipate the prospect of witnessing this extraordinary alignment, uncertainty shrouds whether the comet will unveil itself to the naked eye amidst the daytime eclipse.The Journey of the "Devil Comet”Dubbed a "dirty snowball" by the late Harvard astronomer Fred Whipple, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is…

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Get ready to witness the total solar eclipse that graces North America on April 8, marking the last occurrence until 2044. This celestial spectacle will blanket the sky for the first time since 2017. If you're not in the path of totality, act fast to secure accommodations and plan your journey to a prime viewing spot.What is a Total Solar Eclipse?During a total solar eclipse, the moon comes between Earth and the sun, momentarily casting darkness on a sunny day. The degree of coverage depends on your location, with…

Sun and Saturn are set for a deep conjunction on February 29, 2024. It is believed that whenever the Sun and Saturn are so close to each other, they bring about profound shifts and transformations in various…

This Hubble Space Telescope image features NGC 1841, a globular cluster within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Globular clusters like NGC 1841, characterized by their density and ancient stars, serve as cosmic fossils, revealing the complexities of early galactic development. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Sarajedini, F. NiederhoferNGC 1841 in the Large Magellanic Cloud showcases the early universe’s star formation, highlighting the role of globular clusters as cosmic fossils within satellite galaxies of the Milky…

n a vibrant display of cosmic artistry, the NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a captivating image of the star-forming region IRAS 16562-3959 within the Milky Way Galaxy. Situated approximately 5,900 light-years away in the Scorpius constellation, this celestial panorama reveals a dynamic tapestry of colours and activities.Hubble's Precision PaletteThe mesmerising snapshot, composed by Hubble Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3, unveils the intricacies of IRAS 16562-3959 through the lens of four specialised filters.…

What's a better Valentine's present for the one you love than a glance into the universe's cosmic wonders? In a celestial gesture, NASA shared a charming snapshot of a cosmic "bloom" on their Instagram web page. The picture showcases NGC 3256, a celestial spiral galaxy positioned around one hundred twenty million light-years away. This stunning cosmic spectacle is the final result of a celestial come across, in which big spiral galaxies collided and merged around 500 million years ago, creating a tremendous display of…

A number of celestial events are lined up for the shortest month of the year,…

ISRO on Monday successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes.ISRO's ever reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its C58 mission, placed the primary X-Ray Polarimeter satellite XPoSat into a 650 km Low Earth Orbit as intended after lifting off at the pre-fixed time of 9.10 am from the first launch pad in Sriharikota.As the 25-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4-metre-tall rocket lifted off majestically with thunderous…

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why are there small and big black holes? Also, why are some black holes invisible and others have white outlines? – Sedra and Humaid, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Black holes are dense astronomical objects with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.…