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India A "Bright Spot" Amid Global Uncertainty: Chief Economic Advisor
India remains a rare "bright spot" in a world facing growing uncertainty, said Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran, pointing to the country's steady economic performance despite ongoing global challenges.
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Astronomers Spot Nearly Perfect Supernova Remnant of Unknown Size and Distance
Astronomers have spotted a nearly perfect spherical supernova remnant named Telios on the Milky Way’s outskirts. With its low brightness and unknown distance, Telios defies standard models of cosmic remnants and may signal a rare Type Ia supernova. Its symmetry makes it one of the most intriguing galactic remnants ever recorded.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Hubble Spots Distant Supernova in Gemini, Enhancing Cosmic Distance Studies
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of SN 2022aajn, a Type Ia supernova in the constellation Gemini. Located 600 million light-years away, the explosion was first detected in November 2022. Type Ia supernovae serve as essential cosmic distance markers due to their predictable brightness. Hubble’s observations, part o...
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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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12 Restaurants To Dine At And 12 Patisseries To Order From For Christmas 2024 In Mumbai
Whether you're dining out or ordering in, these 24 spots will make your Christmas 2024 celebrations in Mumbai merry and bright
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Red Giant XX Trianguli Has Massive Starspots, Dubbed the 'Most Spotted Star in the Sky'
Massive starspots have been observed on the red giant star XX Trianguli, located 630 light-years from Earth. These starspots, larger than the sun's entire surface, make XX Trianguli the "most spotted star in the sky." Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam and HUN-REN RCAES discovered that the star's internal magnetic dynam...
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Hubble Telescope Documents 10 Years of Dramatic Changes on Outer Planets
NASA’s Hubble Telescope has tracked atmospheric and seasonal changes on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune over ten years. Key findings include shifts in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, Saturn’s seasonal phenomena, Uranus’ polar brightness, and Neptune’s storm activity. These insights, part of NASA’s Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) p...
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Amid Congress's Maharashtra Misery, Wayanad Is Saving Grace
Kerala's Wayanad is the only bright spot for the Congress today as the Grand Old Party posted one of its worst performances in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
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NASA’s Chandra Telescope Observes Mysterious 'Knots' Blasting from Nearby Black Hole Jets
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has unveiled mysterious "knots" in the jet of a supermassive black hole in Centaurus A, a nearby galaxy. These bright, fast-moving features exhibit a higher speed in X-rays than in radio wavelengths, hinting at unexplored physics in black hole jets. Despite financial uncertainties surrounding Chandra's operations,...
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Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found knots moving at different speeds within jets blasted by the black hole at the centre of the Centaurus A galaxy. The X-ray data revealed that these knots travel faster in X-ray wavelengths than in radio wavelengths. This discovery raises questions about how these jets work, with astronome...
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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October 2024 Skywatching: Comet C/2023 A3, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and More Expect Over the Coming Weeks
October 2024 offers fantastic skywatching opportunities, including Comet C/2023 A3 visible from October 14-24, paired with beautiful planetary views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. The full moon, Europa’s visibility, and other celestial events make this month perfect for sky enthusiasts. Grab your binoculars for an unforgettable experience!
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Scientists Capture First Detailed Images of North Star Polaris’ Surface Revealing Spots
Scientists have unveiled high-resolution images of Polaris, the North Star, for the first time, thanks to the CHARA Array on Mount Wilson. This groundbreaking observation reveals unexpected details on Polaris’ surface, including large bright and dark spots similar to sunspots. The CHARA Array combines data from six telescopes to achieve this leve...
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India A "Bright Spot" Amid Global Uncertainty: Chief Economic Advisor
India remains a rare "bright spot" in a world facing growing uncertainty, said Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran, pointing to the country's steady economic performance despite ongoing global challenges.
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Astronomers Spot Nearly Perfect Supernova Remnant of Unknown Size and Distance
Astronomers have spotted a nearly perfect spherical supernova remnant named Telios on the Milky Way’s outskirts. With its low brightness and unknown distance, Telios defies standard models of cosmic remnants and may signal a rare Type Ia supernova. Its symmetry makes it one of the most intriguing galactic remnants ever recorded.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Hubble Spots Distant Supernova in Gemini, Enhancing Cosmic Distance Studies
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of SN 2022aajn, a Type Ia supernova in the constellation Gemini. Located 600 million light-years away, the explosion was first detected in November 2022. Type Ia supernovae serve as essential cosmic distance markers due to their predictable brightness. Hubble’s observations, part o...
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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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12 Restaurants To Dine At And 12 Patisseries To Order From For Christmas 2024 In Mumbai
Whether you're dining out or ordering in, these 24 spots will make your Christmas 2024 celebrations in Mumbai merry and bright
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Red Giant XX Trianguli Has Massive Starspots, Dubbed the 'Most Spotted Star in the Sky'
Massive starspots have been observed on the red giant star XX Trianguli, located 630 light-years from Earth. These starspots, larger than the sun's entire surface, make XX Trianguli the "most spotted star in the sky." Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam and HUN-REN RCAES discovered that the star's internal magnetic dynam...
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Hubble Telescope Documents 10 Years of Dramatic Changes on Outer Planets
NASA’s Hubble Telescope has tracked atmospheric and seasonal changes on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune over ten years. Key findings include shifts in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, Saturn’s seasonal phenomena, Uranus’ polar brightness, and Neptune’s storm activity. These insights, part of NASA’s Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) p...
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Amid Congress's Maharashtra Misery, Wayanad Is Saving Grace
Kerala's Wayanad is the only bright spot for the Congress today as the Grand Old Party posted one of its worst performances in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
-
NASA’s Chandra Telescope Observes Mysterious 'Knots' Blasting from Nearby Black Hole Jets
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has unveiled mysterious "knots" in the jet of a supermassive black hole in Centaurus A, a nearby galaxy. These bright, fast-moving features exhibit a higher speed in X-rays than in radio wavelengths, hinting at unexplored physics in black hole jets. Despite financial uncertainties surrounding Chandra's operations,...
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Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found knots moving at different speeds within jets blasted by the black hole at the centre of the Centaurus A galaxy. The X-ray data revealed that these knots travel faster in X-ray wavelengths than in radio wavelengths. This discovery raises questions about how these jets work, with astronome...
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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October 2024 Skywatching: Comet C/2023 A3, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and More Expect Over the Coming Weeks
October 2024 offers fantastic skywatching opportunities, including Comet C/2023 A3 visible from October 14-24, paired with beautiful planetary views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. The full moon, Europa’s visibility, and other celestial events make this month perfect for sky enthusiasts. Grab your binoculars for an unforgettable experience!
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Scientists Capture First Detailed Images of North Star Polaris’ Surface Revealing Spots
Scientists have unveiled high-resolution images of Polaris, the North Star, for the first time, thanks to the CHARA Array on Mount Wilson. This groundbreaking observation reveals unexpected details on Polaris’ surface, including large bright and dark spots similar to sunspots. The CHARA Array combines data from six telescopes to achieve this leve...
