A black hole is an enigmatic area of space where gravity is so intense that nothing can escape from it, not even light. It is created when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own weight. Black holes get their name because they seem entirely black and invisible against space since … Read more
The galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 are putting up a dazzling show in the vast and colorful universe. These two spiral galaxies are in the midst of a slow-motion cosmic collision in the constellation Canis Major, some 80 million light-years away. Infrared observations, such as those made by the Spitzer Space Telescope, show hidden … Read more
Launched in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has transformed astronomy by providing deep infrared images of the cosmos. However, there will soon be much more potent and sophisticated telescopes. The largest cosmic questions—about dark matter, habitable planets, the first galaxies, and even extraterrestrial life—are intended to be addressed by these next-generation satellite telescopes. … Read more
The successful launch of Axiom-4 (Ax-4), a multi-national crewed space mission that includes an Indian astronaut, has Indians in a festive mood. As the mission’s pilot, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the second Indian to reach space. More details :- Shubhanshu shukla will become the first Indian to visit NASA’s orbiting lab … Read more