Moving beyond the solar system to exoplanets
Ever since the first exoplanet (51 Pegasi b) was discovered in 1995 by Michael Mayor and Didier Queloz, there has been renewed activity...
ISRO is exploring possibilities of setting up a telescope on moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is exploring possibilities of setting up a telescope on moon as part of enhancing its scientif
Taking India’s space astronomy research a step forward
Taking India’s space astronomy research a step forward, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to set up a telescope...
Astronomers Think They Have Finally Found That There Is Dark At Night
Each time we gaze up at the night sky, we take for granted that it’s a pitch-black void studded with twinkling stars. This is called...
Starlight found to be a key ingredient in forming the stuff of life
To have life, you first need organic molecules, but where did these come from? It's a big question that isn't easy to answer, but data...
Ring Runner
The Cassini mission to Saturn will be doing some ring science this week. On Oct. 10, Cassini's instruments will observe a stellar...
Blustery dust storm to shroud Mars in a few weeks
THE PLANET MARS arrives at Perihelion on 29 October, and remains visible in the evening sky during the remainder of this year. Shining at...
'Alien Megastructure' Star Keeps Getting Stranger
The more scientists learn about "Tabby's Star," the more mysterious the bizarre object gets. Newly analyzed observations by NASA's...
They Spy The Night Sky
Have you heard of star hopping and star parties? It’s where you can gaze into the night sky and view the spectacular show put up by the...
A Year After India's Space Odyssey
When India launched AstroSat, the country’s first dedicated space observatory, a little over a year ago, it was an occasion for...
