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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
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Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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Earth's Photo Of Day And Night Split In Half Released By European Space Agency
The image posted on X, formerly Twitter, shows the crossing of the Sun in the celestial equator in the sky and bringing autumn to the Northern Hemisphere.
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NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare Ring Phenomenon Around Star 5,600 Light-Years Away
NASA's JWST has captured an image of a star located around 5,600 light-years away in detail, which shows the celestial body surrounded by large concentric circles of light. The pair, known as colliding wind binary, consists of an extremely rare Wolf-Rayet star called WR 140 and a hot and massive O-type star companion, which is also a rare object.
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NASA Shares Stunning Rainbow Coloured Image Of Pluto, Internet Amazed
A recent post by the agency on its Instagram handle shows a rainbow coloured image of a celestial body that has surprised the internet.
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Comet K2 Makes Closest Approach to Earth, but the Celestial Show Is Not Over Yet
The comet named C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) or K2 went past Earth this week, and could be seen through large amateur telescopes, as reported. However, considering its distance from us, it did not offer a bright show despite its massive size. The comet is next expected to make an approach towards the Sun in December this year.
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Five Planets to Line Up in Sky This Month in Rare Conjunction, Will Be Visible With Naked Eyes: How to Watch
The spectacular celestial show will be visible towards the eastern horizon just before the Sun rises and obscures the view. Those living in the Northern Hemisphere will have to look towards the east and the south. Those in the Southern Hemisphere should look towards the east and the north for the delightful view.
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Deepika Padukone Is A Sight Of Sheer Grace In A Celestial White Fusion Saree
Deepika Padukone signs off from Cannes 2022 but not without showing her saree-torial skill one last time
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NASA Shows Giant Debris Cloud Formed by Collision of Celestial Bodies
Most rocky planets and satellites, including our Earth and the Moon, are formed or shaped by massive collisions among celestial bodies early in the solar system. When these objects smash together, they could either accumulate more material and increase their size or they can break apart into multiple smaller bodies.
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'Hubble Time': Space Telescope Captures Rare Phenomenon Involving Newly Born Star
The European Space Agency has shared a new post on its Instagram featuring a photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It shows a rare celestial phenomenon - the formation of the Herbig-Haro objects.
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Pink Supermoon: See How Stunning The Celestial Event Looked From Space
The International Space Station shared a collection of photographs as of the supermoon taken from the ISS as it was orbiting above the Earth.
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China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 Photographs Earth en Route to Red Planet
China's first Mars probe, Tianwen-1, has beamed back a photo of the Earth and the Moon as it heads toward its destination. The image was taken 1.2 million km away from Earth, three days after launch.
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Geminids Meteor Shower: Don't Miss This Spectacular Cosmic Show Tonight
To experience Geminids Meteor Shower, you do not need to have a telescope or binoculars. Google Doodle reminds us on not to miss this celestial event tonight.
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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
-
Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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Earth's Photo Of Day And Night Split In Half Released By European Space Agency
The image posted on X, formerly Twitter, shows the crossing of the Sun in the celestial equator in the sky and bringing autumn to the Northern Hemisphere.
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NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare Ring Phenomenon Around Star 5,600 Light-Years Away
NASA's JWST has captured an image of a star located around 5,600 light-years away in detail, which shows the celestial body surrounded by large concentric circles of light. The pair, known as colliding wind binary, consists of an extremely rare Wolf-Rayet star called WR 140 and a hot and massive O-type star companion, which is also a rare object.
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NASA Shares Stunning Rainbow Coloured Image Of Pluto, Internet Amazed
A recent post by the agency on its Instagram handle shows a rainbow coloured image of a celestial body that has surprised the internet.
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Comet K2 Makes Closest Approach to Earth, but the Celestial Show Is Not Over Yet
The comet named C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) or K2 went past Earth this week, and could be seen through large amateur telescopes, as reported. However, considering its distance from us, it did not offer a bright show despite its massive size. The comet is next expected to make an approach towards the Sun in December this year.
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Five Planets to Line Up in Sky This Month in Rare Conjunction, Will Be Visible With Naked Eyes: How to Watch
The spectacular celestial show will be visible towards the eastern horizon just before the Sun rises and obscures the view. Those living in the Northern Hemisphere will have to look towards the east and the south. Those in the Southern Hemisphere should look towards the east and the north for the delightful view.
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Deepika Padukone Is A Sight Of Sheer Grace In A Celestial White Fusion Saree
Deepika Padukone signs off from Cannes 2022 but not without showing her saree-torial skill one last time
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NASA Shows Giant Debris Cloud Formed by Collision of Celestial Bodies
Most rocky planets and satellites, including our Earth and the Moon, are formed or shaped by massive collisions among celestial bodies early in the solar system. When these objects smash together, they could either accumulate more material and increase their size or they can break apart into multiple smaller bodies.
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'Hubble Time': Space Telescope Captures Rare Phenomenon Involving Newly Born Star
The European Space Agency has shared a new post on its Instagram featuring a photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It shows a rare celestial phenomenon - the formation of the Herbig-Haro objects.
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Pink Supermoon: See How Stunning The Celestial Event Looked From Space
The International Space Station shared a collection of photographs as of the supermoon taken from the ISS as it was orbiting above the Earth.
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China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 Photographs Earth en Route to Red Planet
China's first Mars probe, Tianwen-1, has beamed back a photo of the Earth and the Moon as it heads toward its destination. The image was taken 1.2 million km away from Earth, three days after launch.
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Geminids Meteor Shower: Don't Miss This Spectacular Cosmic Show Tonight
To experience Geminids Meteor Shower, you do not need to have a telescope or binoculars. Google Doodle reminds us on not to miss this celestial event tonight.
