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If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, why is it silent on radio signals but rich in methane from another star system?If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, its discovery may be even more important. Scientists detected no radio signals from the interstellar come...
Atacama’s pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy projectChile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major...
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky WayA comet from another star system has revealed secrets about the early galaxy. Scientists found it has a high amount of heavy hydrogen. This...
NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'NASA has revealed the Roman space telescope. This new instrument will search the universe for planets beyond our solar system. It will also...
February 26, today in world history: Solar radio waves discovered, Gulf war ceasefire declared, Pokémon makes debutOn this day, significant events unfolded, including the discovery of solar radio waves in 1942, marking the birth of solar radio astronomy....
Can we be a star-maker? Budget 2026’s outlay for telescopes is big deal— it can spur India to be a global astronomy leaderIndia embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic sh...
Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Will it be visible in India? Check 'Ring of Fire' path, timings and visibility detailsAnnular Solar Eclipse 2026 India Visibility Details: An annular solar eclipse, the ring of fire, will occur on February 17, 2026. This cele...
Comet 3I/ATLAS’ predecessors, 1I/ʻOumuamua, and 2I/Borisov: a comparison of the only 3 interstellar objects which passed our Solar SystemComparing the three confirmed interstellar objects: 1I/ʻOumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/ATLAS. Each offers unique insights into shape, composi...
First-ever cosmic duel caught: One galaxy blasted another in deep space battle 11 billion light-years awayAstronomers have observed a "cosmic joust" between two galaxies colliding at immense speed over 11 billion light-years away. The collision ...
‘God’s Hand’ captured by a dark energy camera? Know in detail about image and inside storyA dark energy camera has captured images of what appears to be the ‘God’s hand’. These celestial structures in the universe enable research...
Satellite 'constellations' could hamper night sky observations, astronomers raise concernsThe international team of scientists, including those from Imperial College London, have published a paper in Nature journal, detailing the...
Water on Earth may be older than our Sun: StudyThis water, detected using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), carried a chemical signature that explained the journey...
Chile night sky lights up with meteorsResidents heard a sound of thunder which was lighting up the sky in Santiago City. It turned out to be a meteor crossing the atmosphere.
- Deaths of massive stars may lead to birth of new generation
London, July 11 (IANS) Shedding new light on how stars are born, researchers have found evidence that death of massive stars, those more th...
Atmosphere found around Earth-like planetScientists, including those from Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Germany, studied the planet known as GJ 1132b, which is 1.4-times th...
- Stars born in winds from supermassive black holes spotted
London, March 28 (IANS) Astronomers have observed for the first time stars forming within powerful outflows of material blasted out from su...
- Brazilian astronomers discover 2 new planets
Brasilia, Nov 5 (IANS) A team of Brazilian astronomers has discovered two new planets around a star similar to the sun known as HIP 68468.
Icy comet orbiting a Sun-like star throws light on development of Solar SystemUsing data from the Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA) in Chile, the researchers, detected very low levels of carbon monoxide gas around...
Oldest stars in universe found near Milky Way centreAstronomers have discovered what they believe to be the oldest stars ever seen, dating from before the Milky Way Galaxy formed, when the un...
Astronomers peek through supernova using radio telescopes in Australia and ChileThe supernova, was first seen in S Hemisphere in 1987 when a giant star suddenly exploded at edge of a dwarf galaxy called Large Magellanic...