Smart solutions for Light pollution For almost the entire human history when the Sun goes down the western horizon and dusk time gets over blue sky used to turn black to be lit by planets, thousands of stars, Milky Way and dozens of fuzzy nebulae. If the Moon is not there to spoil the show […]
A Blaze star or ‘Nova’ in Corona Borealis Located between constellation Hercules and Bootes is a small contellation Corona Borealis or northern crown, stars of this constellation form a semicircle formation. Stargazers ignore this region as there is no deep sky object or binary stars to attract casual observers. But in the coming months people […]
हमारी गैलेक्सी के केंद्रीय महाकाय ब्लैकहोल का चुंबकीय भवंर ब्लैकहोल यूँ कहने को तो काले अंतरिक्ष में दिखने ही नहीं चाहिये क्यों की न तो वो रोशनी पैदा करते हैं और जो रोशनी उन तक पहुँचती भी है उसे भी ब्लैक होल को सोख कर हज़म कर लेते हैं। पर हाल के दो तीन दशकों […]
The Mars Rover, a marvel of modern engineering, is more than just a mechanical explorer on the Red Planet; it serves as a crucial tool for advancing our understanding of Mars. But how does this sophisticated robot send valuable data—such as high-resolution images, environmental analyses, and geological findings—across the vast distance between Mars and Earth? […]
Gaganyaan HSF (ISRO) Written By Naman Sheth Cosmofluencer (Batch 1) Gaganyaan is India’s FIRST Human space flight mission. It was previously planned in the year 2020 but due to covid-19 it was delayed. The new launch date has been set to 2024 (crewed). Gaganyaan is one of ISRO’s flagship missions and the first Indian ‘manned’ […]
What the fantasy is a White Hole! Unveiling the indeterminate but interesting theories about this evil twin of Black Hole Written By Ankita Karanjai What exactly is a white hole? You must be aware of Black holes, mysterious cosmic objects that suck up everything, including light. But here we are introducing you to a further […]
THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION Written By Kaavya Kocha, Cosmofluencer (Batch 1) From the collision of galaxies to the birth of black holes, the creation of a multi-million dollar Hollywood movie to the dropping of fruits on unaware scientists, gravity governs the interaction between all sorts of massive objects. With its effects resonating throughout […]
THE UNIVERSE AND US Written By Ankita Karanjai The term Universe is derived from the Latin word ‘universus’ meaning “whole”. But is ‘sky the limit?’ or is it limitless? Let’s find out. Have you ever wondered how big the Universe is? Let’s simplify the vastness by considering the distance of one known celestial object at […]
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is widely celebrated for its intricate storytelling, deep character development, and clever use of symbolism. Among the many fascinating aspects of the wizarding world, one that often goes unnoticed is the profound connection between magic and astronomy. Throughout the books, many characters bear names that originate from stars, constellations, and […]
BLACK HOLES: AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY Written By Manish Avishkar Dhatrak, Cosmofluencer (Batch 1) What is a black hole? A black hole is a place in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that even light cannot get out. The strength of gravity is high because of matter getting squeezed into a tiny space. This can […]
