 "What is a Astronomy?")
Astronomy
What is a Astronomy?
Astronomy is a branch of science that helps us to study all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena. In simpler terms, astronomy is the study about the sun, moon, stars, planets, comets, gas, galaxies, gas, dust, and other non-Earthly bodies and phenomena.
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Latest Updates on Astronomy
New study links black holes to the expansion of universe, dark energy
This experiment is likely to bring us closer to discovering dark energy's nature. The scientists believe it will also get us closer to understanding the true nature of black holes
 "New study links black holes to the expansion of universe, dark energy")
October Full Moon Day 2024: Spiritual significance, when and where to watch
A phenomenal celestial event, Hunter Moon, is waiting for all the sky gazers, offering a rare spectacle with this October full moon day as it is closer than any other moon this year
 "October Full Moon Day 2024: Spiritual significance, when and where to watch")
US delays mission to land humans on moon until Sep 2026, says Nasa
Despite the delay, Nasa said the fall 2026 timeframe for Artemis III is still "very aggressive"
 "US delays mission to land humans on moon until Sep 2026, says Nasa")
The $42 mn clock set to tick once a year, keep time for next 10,000 years
Being built inside a mountain in Texas, the century hand of the 10,000-year clock advances once every 100 years, and the cuckoo will come out on the millennium
 "The $42 mn clock set to tick once a year, keep time for next 10,000 years")
Stars align for astrotech: Astro startups' revenues get festival fillip
Despite an apparent dip in investments, several firms have reportedly been in talks to raise fresh capital this festival season
 "Stars align for astrotech: Astro startups' revenues get festival fillip")
UK, India scientists to collaborate in astronomy, bio-imaging technology
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) said it is proud to have been associated with UKRI India since its inception
 "UK, India scientists to collaborate in astronomy, bio-imaging technology")
International Astronomy Day 2023: History, Importance and interesting facts
International Astronomy Day is observed two times every year. This Day falls on or close to the first quarter moon. One is celebrated in Spring and the other one in Autumn
 "International Astronomy Day 2023: History, Importance and interesting facts")
After Moon, Sun, Isro readies mission to enhance understanding in Astronomy
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions
 "After Moon, Sun, Isro readies mission to enhance understanding in Astronomy")
Bengaluru experiences its second 'zero shadow day' this year on August 18
At 12:24 pm, the sun was directly above Bengaluru, leading to an intriguing phenomenon where shadows almost seem to vanish
 "Bengaluru experiences its second 'zero shadow day' this year on August 18")
How did scientists hear humming from the Universe and why is it significant
This marks the first time India's largest telescope, the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, was used for the detection of gravitational waves
 "How did scientists hear humming from the Universe and why is it significant")
Astronomers detect ultra-low freq waves using pulsar and radio telescopes
This is the first time data from an Indian telescope has been used to hunt for gravitational waves
 "Astronomers detect ultra-low freq waves using pulsar and radio telescopes")
Rare five-planetary alignment: When and where to observe in India
Keep an eye on the night sky to catch a glimpse of five planets coming together for a rare planetary alignment on Saturday, June 17
 "Rare five-planetary alignment: When and where to observe in India")
Scientists find a solar eruption that has maintained its temp for six yrs
This phenomenon in space can impact the Earth's ground and space technologies and has been known to disrupt radio transmissions, this observation may help astronomers understand why this happens
 "Scientists find a solar eruption that has maintained its temp for six yrs")
NASA's Chandra observatory helps dig out black holes previously buried
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has helped discover hundreds of black holes previously buried, which will help astronomers get a more accurate census of black holes in the universe
 "NASA's Chandra observatory helps dig out black holes previously buried")
NASA mission spots 2nd Earth-size world within 'habitable zone' of its star
NASA mission has discovered a second Earth-sized, rocky planet within the habitable zone of its star -- the range of distances where liquid water could occur on a planet's surface
Four eclipse events this year, two would be visible in India: Astro expert
A partial lunar eclipse would occur on the intervening night of October 28 and 29 and it will be visible in India
 "Four eclipse events this year, two would be visible in India: Astro expert")
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder.
 "Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away")
Astronomers discover heaviest element in an exoplanet atmosphere barium
Astronomers have discovered the heaviest element ever found in an exoplanet atmosphere barium
 "Astronomers discover heaviest element in an exoplanet atmosphere barium")
Nasa to use SpaceX's Dragon to boost Hubble telescope to higher orbit
The deal signed by NASA and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. called for collaborating on a feasibility study of such a mission, though NASA has yet to commit to such a flight.
 "Nasa to use SpaceX's Dragon to boost Hubble telescope to higher orbit")
Astronomers map distances in the largest-ever catalog to 56,000 galaxies
Astronomers have assembled the largest-ever compilation of high-precision galaxy distances, called Cosmicflows-4.
