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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 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, December 15: Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister, Food Suppliers and Consumer Welfare and Science and Technology, Government of Odisha, felicitated top 30 winners of 19 edition of the Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025 at the Grand Finale on Saturday. Organised by Tata Steel in collaboration with the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Bhubaneswar, under Department of Science and Technology, this flagship initiative celebrates the legacy of Odisha's legendary astronomer Path ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin said with an impish laugh, "I hope we didn't do something bad", moments after CEO of data startup Astronomer Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot were caught in an embrace on kiss cam, allegedly cheating with their respective spouses. The 14-second clip from Wednesday's Coldplay concert in Boston has since gone viral on social media and online discourse taken its natural course through the quips and quirks of memes and jokes. As th ...Read More >
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, ol ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday paid tribute to veteran astronomer, science writer, and Maharashtra Bhushan awardee Dr Jayant Narlikar, acknowledging his immense contribution to popularising science through his writings. In a condolence message shared on X, CM Fadnavis said, "The news of the passing of senior astronomer and science writer Dr Jayant Narlikar is deeply saddening. He played a crucial role in spreading scientific awareness by creating ric ...Read More >
The vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert, stretching across multiple countries in Southern Africa, holds a special allure for stargazing enthusiasts. Its remote isolation, a world away from the intrusive glare of light pollution, provides a near-perfect canvas for the celestial artistry of the night sky. This article delves into the unique experiences of desert astronomy and stargazing in the Kalahari. The optimal time for stargazing in the Kalahari is the dry season, spanning April to Septemb ...Read More >
This article explores the vibrant intersection of art and astronomy, highlighting African artists who blend traditional wisdom with contemporary techniques to create pieces that expand our cosmic understanding. Their art, infused with African folklore and cosmology, not only enriches the global art scene but also provides profound perspectives on humanity's place in the cosmos. These artists include trailblazers whose work has gained international recognition, introducing African astronomical a ...Read More >
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