2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Spectacular Event Not to be Missed
The next total solar eclipse is set to take place on Monday, April 8, 2024, and it’s an event that’s not to be missed. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon comes between the Earth and the sun, casting a…
Astronomers Discover Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Smallest Exoplanet Ever Detected
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery, observing water vapor in the atmosphere of the smallest exoplanet ever detected with such a feature. The planet, named GJ 9827d, is approximately twice the size of Earth…
NASA Discovers 85 New Exoplanets with Potential for Alien Life
Scientists have made a promising breakthrough in the search for alien life, as NASA satellite data has led to the discovery of 85 new ‘exoplanets’ by experts from the University of Warwick. These exoplanets, which are planets outside our solar…
University Researchers Looking for ‘Black Hole Hunters’
University Researchers Looking for ‘Black Hole Hunters’ By Ethan Gudge A university has launched an appeal for “black hole hunters”. The University of Southampton is looking for citizen scientists to search through telescope data to help identify black holes. Volunteers…
Groundbreaking Discovery in the Study of the Epoch of Reionization
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of the epoch of reionization, shedding light on the enigmatic Lyman-α emission in the early galaxies. The recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have sparked a renewed debate about…
Ancient Stone Disk in Italy May Be 3,000-Year-Old Celestial Map
Ancient stone disk discovered in northeastern Italy may be a 3,000-year-old celestial map, according to a new study published in the journal Astronomical Notes. The disk, adorned with 29 carved markings, is believed to represent the brightest stars in the…
XSPECT Payload on XPoSat Captures First Light from Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant
The XSPECT payload on XPoSat, India’s first X-ray polarimetric mission, has achieved a significant milestone by capturing its first light from the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova remnant. Launched on January 1, 2024, XPoSat is equipped with two co-aligned instruments,…
The Hidden Planets Lurking in the Outer Solar System
The outer Solar System is like the ultimate wilderness frontier. It’s so far from the Sun that our telescopes can’t easily see what’s out there; it’s anyone’s guess as to what strange objects are lurking in the far reaches of…
NASA’s Webb Telescope Discovers Possible Aurorae on Solitary Brown Dwarf
NASA’s Webb Telescope has made a remarkable discovery, finding evidence of possible aurorae on a solitary brown dwarf. The brown dwarf, known as W1935, was observed emitting infrared radiation from methane, indicating energy in its upper atmosphere. This finding is…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Completes 18th Close Approach to the Sun
On January 8, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 18th close approach to the sun, achieving a significant milestone in its mission. The spacecraft approached within 4.51 million miles of the solar surface, matching its own distance record. This…