October is the month of meteor showers. In this month of fall, on average, one meteor shower peaks every four days. So October 2021 is an exciting month for sky gazers. October 2021 began with Andromeda reaching its highest point …
According to our best understanding of the universe, about 13.8 billion years ago, the “Big Bang” took place. Then, a massive expansion occurred, which blew up a possible singularity like a balloon, eventually giving birth to our universe. As every …
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A question that many people ask astronomers is, ‘How do you people know so much about the universe?’ When I talk about the stars, galaxies, their sizes, temperatures, etc., I am frequently asked how do you guys measure all this. …
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Every month, the universe reveals its new, never-seen-before colors to us. And the same has been the case with September 2021. Last month, some spectacular astronomical discoveries knocked at our doors, and here, we have compiled a list of some …
Buying your first telescope can be challenging. If you don’t know what to look for, you can easily get lost in the process. Luckily, I have run an astronomy organization since last year, and many people asked me questions regarding …
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Fall’s here! As the cold evenings begin to return in the north and the days start getting longer than nights, the night sky is in transition too. It’s time to welcome the winter constellations like Orion, Taurus, Gemini, and the …
Galileo and his contributions to astronomy On February 15, 457 years ago, the world witnessed the birth of one of the most influential contributors to astronomy and pioneers in science and physics: a true polymath. Born in 1564, Galileo Galilei, …
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We are beginning our space exploration journey as humans, but we can already grow plants in space. But why is that important? Of course, we hope to one day bring a piece of our home to our planets, but plants’ …
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The universe is vast, but Gaia has no fear. Launched in December 2013 by the European Space Agency (ESA), the Gaia Space Observatory, short for Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics, is an astronomical observatory mission set to precisely record stellar …
Beyond Hubble: A Telescope That’s ‘Silently’ Changing The Course of Astronomy. Read More »
Jupiter and Saturn made their closest approach to Earth in August. The two gas giants still rule the night sky, with Jupiter being the brightest speck of light throughout the night. However, over the coming months, they will fade as …
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We have grown up planning our lives, our schedules, around the seven days of a week. For most of us, Monday to Friday are hustle-bustle days, then Friday night seems like a party night, and then come Saturday and Sunday, …
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With advancements in the simulated and real domain, discoveries are knocking at our doors every day. And when it comes to new developments in physics and astronomy, August 2021 has been quite a happening month. From figuring out the origin …
Starting to study astronomy and astrophysics can be tough. Very tough. When you don’t have a teacher, it’s easy to get lost in the great number of resources you will find over the internet or in books. So I discussed …
Jupiter and Saturn along the Perseid meteor shower made August an exciting event for those who love sky gazing. While the two gas giants made their closest approach to the Earth last month and continue to dominate the night sky, …
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From Jupiter to Saturn, to Uranus, and finally Neptune, our outer Solar System comprises four fascinatingly very different yet very similar planets: the gas giants, also known as the Jovian planets. But why Jovian? As stated, all four planets are …
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