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Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, on Thursday released a video and a montage of time-lapse images of the recently spotted comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), also known as 3I/ATLAS, for educational and outreach purposes. The comet was first discovered on July 1 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile. "This is only the third interstellar object to visit our solar system, which is exciting. Telescopes around the world will be studying this comet before it exits the Sun's gravitational pull to learn more about its structure and chemistry," said Niruj Mohan Ramanujam, Head of IIA's Science, Communication, Public Outreach and Education (SCOPE) section. IIA researchers, he added, observed the comet on the night of July 3 using the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh -- a high-altitude astronomy station operated by IIA.
Hyderabad: Indian astronomers have successfully photographed the interstellar comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), also known as 3I/ATLAS, using the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) of the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle, Ladakh, on the night of July 3, 2025. The comet, first spotted on July 1, 2025, by the Asteroid Terrestrial Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, is only the third known interstellar visitor to our solar system. However, it is bigger, faster, older, and already brighter than the two previously known interstellar visitors, which were the astero ...Read More >
The Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa offers a unique stargazing experience, far from the distractions of light pollution. Best visited during the dry season (April to September), the clear skies provide stunning views of the Milky Way and other celestial wonders. Key spots like the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park offer unrivaled visibility, with guided night drives to spot wildlife under the stars. Essential for stargazing are a good telescope, star map or app, and warm clothing. Many local lodges and tour operators offer guided stargazing tours, blending astro ...Read More >
The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to host its first Astro festival, offering attendees an exceptional cosmic experience. Organized by Leh's Department of Tourism and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, the festival will feature daytime seminars and nighttime stargazing at the University of Ladakh Campus on June 27 and 28. Residents and visitors to the Union Territory of Ladakh have the unique chance to delve into the wonders of the universe at the first-ever Astro festival, beginning later ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 7 (PTI) In a move to cultivate the next generation of space scientists, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is establishing astro labs in government schools at the block level. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive, several such labs, developed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model, are now operational in various districts, the UP government said in a statement here on Monday. These labs allow students to explore the mysteries of space not just through textbooks but also through hands-on experience with telescopes, VR (virtual reality) headsets and ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 7 (PTI) In a move to cultivate the next generation of space scientists, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is establishing astro labs in government schools at the block level. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive, several such labs, developed on the public-private partnership (PPP) model, are now operational in various districts, the UP government said in a statement here on Monday. Also Read | Uttarakhand Government To Cover Signboards of 28 Liquor Shops on Kanwar Yatra Route in Haridwar With Curtains During the Auspicious Month of Shravan. These labs ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS moves through the inner Solar System, a new research paper by an Indian astrobiologist has proposed a systematic way to test whether such visitors could show signs of artificial activity. 3I/ATLAS is the third known object from outside our solar system to be discovered from outside our solar system, after 'Oumuamua' (in 2017) and 2I/Borisov (in 2019). Published as a preprint on Zenodo, the research proposed an eight-point operational model for analysing measurable indicators -- from navigational changes to electromagnetic em ...Read More >
Leh: To promote scientific curiosity and astro-tourism in Ladakh, the first Ladakh Astro Festival started today in Leh. It is organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The day-long programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scientists, local authorities and students. A key highlight of the event was a public talk titled 'Moon - an enigma, and India's lunar missions', delivered by Dr. V Girish, Deputy Director of the Science Program Office at ISRO. The talk explored the mysteries of the Moon and India's pione ...Read More >
Scientists developed advanced models to trace both the path and thermal behaviour In May 2024, the remote Himalayan skies over Ladakh were unexpectedly painted with a rare celestial display, northern lights, or auroras, typically only visible much closer to the poles. Now, over a year later, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have unveiled the remarkable chain of events that triggered this rare spectacle: a record-breaking solar storm caused by six massive, interacting ...Read More >
Thane, April 2: In a significant boost to scientific temper in the region, Thane district's first-ever planetarium and advanced astronomical observatory is set to be inaugurated on Sunday, April 5. The facility, named the SAPO Project, is the brainchild of brothers Nilesh and Girish Thakur, whose passion for stargazing has culminated in this 3.5-acre educational hub located near Sakadbhav. The project will be officially inaugurated at 5:00 PM by renowned astronomer Da. Kr. Soman and MLA Daulat Daroda. State-of-the-art facilities The SAPO Project features a modern 56-seat planetarium offeri ...Read More >