Raj truly believes the best stories come to life over steaming mugs and late night brainstorming sessions. When not lost in the wonderful world of their own imagination, you might catch them reading between the lines of a gripping novel, exploring new cafes, or even trying to teach their cat how to speak human language. Raj also has a deep love for watching stars and taking beautiful pictures of the moon. They find a special joy in the quiet magic of the night sky.
Don't miss Mercury's greatest elongation from the Sun on July 4 — here's how to watch it
Following its greatest elongation, Mercury's brightness will diminish rapidly as its illuminated side turns away from Earth.
18 hours ago
AI assistant may help astronauts solve emergencies in space
Daphne-AT is a virtual assistant that uses a blend of logic and real-time spacecraft data to pinpoint issues, determine their cause, and offer astronauts solutions for informed decision-making.
20 hours ago
Astronomers uncover the most distant 'mini-halo' that holds secrets to the universe's birth
The advanced LOFAR radio telescope enabled scientists to detect a massive cloud of high-energy particles around a galaxy cluster whose light traveled 10 billion years to Earth.
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ESA's Mars Express reveals the reason behind the planet's striking yellow, orange and deep red hues
The new image specifically highlights the eastern reaches of Arcadia Planitia, a crucial area northwest of the massive Tharsis volcanic province.
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Hubble captures active black hole devouring spiral galaxy 250 million light-years away
The spiral galaxy UGC 11397, in the constellation Lyra, is home to a supermassive black hole aggressively consuming material at its core.
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Blue Origin completes 13th crewed spaceflight carrying six civilian astronauts to suborbital space
The New Shepard program's 33rd overall flight, a suborbital journey lasting approximately 10 minutes, lifted off from Launch Site One in West Texas at 9:39 a.m. CDT.
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If we spent one second per galaxy, it would take 634 years to see all the galaxies Vera Rubin will capture in 10 years
The observatory is expected to document 20 billion galaxies over its ten-year lifespan, accounting for about one-tenth of the visible universe's estimated galactic population.
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8 key astronomical illuminating events to look forward to in July and how to watch them
Astronomers anticipate prime conditions for a series of major alignments and events, marking July as a particularly significant month for experiencing the extraordinary sights in our night sky.
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Hubble reveals a dwarf galaxy erupting with star formation in the Hunting Dogs constellation
The dwarf galaxy NGC 4449, just 12.5 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, is a standout 'starburst galaxy.'
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first image reveals three stunning celestial surprises hidden in plain sight
The initial images revealed several intriguing phenomena, offering unique insights into galactic dynamics and stellar structures.
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Astronomers finally uncover how 'double hot Jupiters' form in distant star systems
'Double hot Jupiters' are extremely rare instances where two massive, scorching gas planets, similar to or larger than Jupiter, each orbit a star within a binary system.
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When is the next full moon — know all about the Buck Moon of July
Typically, 12 full moons occur each year; however, a 13th full moon, known as a Blue Moon, emerges approximately every 33 months.
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New NASA Chandra image offers fresh insights into Andromeda galaxy
The new image combines data from across the electromagnetic spectrum, giving astronomers a complete picture of Andromeda's complex structure.
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Mercury, Moon and Gemini twins aligned for rare viewing opportunity in June
On July 4, Mercury will reach its greatest elongation from the Sun, allowing it to ascend to its highest point above the west-northwest horizon.
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Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems
Comprising Altair, Deneb, and Vega, three of Earth's brightest stars, the astronomical formation is ideally observed at this particular time of the year.
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Inspired by NASA, Rubin Observatory to scan the night sky for 10 years to create a time-lapse of the cosmos
The LSST Camera captures incredibly vast individual images, each covering a sky area as large as 45 full Moons.
5 days ago
Post SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch, a glowing spiral stunned skywatchers — here's what caused it
Stargazers in Europe photographed the unexpected celestial display on the night of June 23.
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James Webb Telescope directly images a Saturn-mass planet orbiting a distant young star
This discovery would represent a significant milestone for the Webb Telescope, marking its very first direct imaging of a planet.
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Bootid meteor shower to light up the night sky on June 27 — a treat for stargazers
Each day, approximately 48.5 tons of early solar system debris collides with our atmosphere, burning up to create visible meteors.
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Moon set to obscure Mars in a rare celestial event on June 30
Only those located in western Peru, Ecuador, western Colombia, and Clipperton Island will have prime viewing of Mars as it disappears behind the lunar disk and later reappears.
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