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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 >
Mumbai, April 1: April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will be visible in India on the night of April 1-2, reaching its peak in the early hours of April 2. The lunar event marks the first full moon of spring and will be observable across most parts of the country under clear sky conditions. The peak illumination is expected around 7:42 am IST on April 2, meaning the moon will appear nearly full and bright throughout the night of April 1. NASA Artemis II Launch Today: Historic Mission to th ...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 oper ...Read More >
India is developing 'bodyguard satellites' to protect its spacecraft from potential threats, prompted by a near miss with a satellite from a neighboring country in mid-2024. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance India's space security, including deploying surveillance satellites and collaborating with startups for advanced tracking solutions. India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near mis ...Read More >
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 ...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 >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated on Tuesday that a potential convergence of China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could have significant implications for regional stability and security dynamics. Gen Chauhan spoke at the launch of the ORF Foreign Policy Survey in the national capital. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has allowed outside powers to leverage their influence through debt diplomacy, creating vulnerabilities for India. Similarly, frequent sh ...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 throu ...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 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Nothing has announced the launch of Headphone (1), its first entry into the over-ear audio category, alongside the Nothing Phone (3). The new headset has been acoustically engineered in collaboration with audio innovator KEF, claiming to deliver an immersive listening experience with precision sound. Nothing says the product has been designed for both audiophiles and everyday listeners. With an unusual form, the new Headphone (1) also features a transparent design, similar to Nothing ...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 >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the most bankable actresses from the South, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has taken off to the desert for some alone time, breaking away from her hectic work schedule. The diva is presently enjoying her getaway at Anantara Qasr Al Sarab, placed in the Liwa Desert in UAE. If the photos shared by her on her Instagram account are any hint, Samantha is making the most of her time in the desert. In the first pic, the 'Majili' actress posed in the pool, looking ravishi ...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 >
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