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NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of Indian astronomers has identified a unique triple-star system, GG Tau A, located 489 light-years away from Earth. This remarkable finding, led by Liton Majumdar from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha, could significantly alter our understanding of planetary formation.   GG […]

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking endeavour, a team of Indian astrophotographers is set to map Jupiter’s entire surface in just one night. This ambitious project, named ‘Jove All,’ aims to capture high-resolution images of Jupiter and its Galilean moons during the planet’s opposition on December 7, 2024. This rare alignment, where Jupiter, Earth, and the […]

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, marking a significant milestone in international space collaboration. The launch took place on December 5, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, using ISRO’s reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C59). Mission Details The Proba-3 mission, […]

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system, an already remarkable planetary system known for its ultra-low-density “super-puff” planets. This new planet, named Kepler-51e, adds to the intrigue of this unique system, which is located approximately 2,615 light-years away in the constellation […]

Yakutia, Russia: In a spectacular celestial event, a small asteroid collided with Earth, creating a dazzling fireball that lit up the sky over Yakutia, Russia. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and was captured in a viral video that has since been widely shared on social media.   The asteroid, designated as C0WEPC5, was detected […]