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9 hours, 51 minutes ago

An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

SYDNEY — There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. We never expected that we’ll be able to join.” The race takes the yachts down the New South Wales state south coast, across the often notorious Bass Strait and to the island state of Tasmania, ending …

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Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

India Today

Prepare to witness the much awaited rare celestial event - the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursid fireball show which will streak the sky with delectable streaks of hot orange. During the peak, night watchers can expect around 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, providing a reliable and exciting viewing experience. Although people have observed …

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1 week ago

'Dark comets': Nasa studies mysterious new kids in our solar system

India Today

NASA scientists are closely studying a new class of celestial objects known as “dark comets”, the little-known celestial objects which have been challenging the human understanding of both comets and asteroids. These comets fall into two main categories: “outer dark comets,” which have eccentric orbits and are larger, and “inner dark comets,” which are smaller and closer to the Sun, …

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1 week ago

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year

Live Mint

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: As we approach the last celestial spectacle of the year – the Ursid meteor shower, it's time to know all about the celestial spectacle. When and where to watch Ursid Meteor Shower? Ursid Meteor Shower 2024 For best views of the astronomical phenomenon, sky gazers can consider the time before dawn when the meteors in the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

What One Russian Satellite Tells Us About the Future of Nuclear Warfare - The New York Times

New York Times

Opinion The Warning U.S. military personnel at Space Command, in Colorado Springs, have kept a close eye on Cosmos 2553 ever since it reached orbit. $500 billion 400 Commercial products and services Satellite radio, TV, geolocation 300 200 Commercial space infrastructure Satellites, launch pads, vehicles 100 U.S. government space budget Foreign government spending 2005 ’10 ’15 ’20 ’23 The U.S. …

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4 weeks ago

Musk vs Ambani: A celestial battle for India's broadband future

Live Mint

Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, two of the world's richest persons, are circling over India's satellite broadband market—possibly the next frontier of the Indian telecom wars—and taking opposing positions. Meanwhile, Musk’s proximity to incoming US president Donald Trump adds another dimension, in addition to technology and business models, for dominance of an industry of great strategic importance. Musk reportedly sat …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November

Live Mint

November is a month filled with celestial wonders, offering a mix of meteor showers, a prominent full moon, and unique planetary alignments. The Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, and Leonid Meteor Shower Peak are some of the highlights of the month. Additionally, the Lunar Occultation of Jupiter and the Full Beaver Moon are also worth observing. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Moon to Cast a Brilliance on Spica: A Stellar Occultation in November

India Today

The Moon will occult the bright star Spica on November 27, 2024, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to witness this celestial phenomenon. Spica, located in the constellation Virgo, is one of the brightest stars visible from Earth and will be visible in the eastern half of the US and Canada during the event.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite mission finds mysterious celestial object

China Daily

The wide-field X-ray telescope on the EP satellite detected over 6,800 X-ray sources distributed across the celestial sphere. The EP's advanced Wide-field X-ray Telescope and Follow-up X-ray Telescope enable it to detect X-rays from faint, transient sources that other satellites often miss. Operating 600 kilometers above the Earth's surface, the EP focuses on X-ray sources that could shed light on …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celestial Symphony: Night Sky Unveiled in Queretaro's Joya-La Barreta Park

Hindustan Times

Celestial tourism in Mexico's Queretaro city has been recognized as the first urban dark sky space in Latin America by DarkSky International. The park, Joya-La Barreta Ecological Park, offers unobstructed access to the night sky with minimal light pollution. However, the park faces a threat from increasing light pollution and urbanization. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect the park's nocturnal …

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2 months ago

Ayodhya Lights Up with 25 Lakh Diyas for Deepotsav

Hindustan Times

The department of culture is gearing up for a grand celebration of Deepotsav, marking the eighth consecutive year of the observance. This year promises to be extraordinary, with a record-breaking 25 lakh lamps expected to be lit, surpassing the 22.23 lakh lamps illuminated last year. The celebrations will feature a spectacular laser and drone show, alongside cultural performances by artistes …

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2 months ago

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years

India Today

A spectacular celestial display was witnessed in India on October 20, 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 graced the night sky above Hanle, Ladakh. The comet, visible to the naked eye, was captured in stunning detail by the High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope. The comet appeared remarkably bright, benefiting from the moonless night and the exceptionally dark skies of Hanle. …

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3 months ago

What is a telescope? How good are modern telescopes? | Explained

The Hindu

The modern telescope is a window into the universe, a sophisticated paintbrush in the hands of skilled astronomers that brings the fantastical wonders of the cosmos into view. The maximum practicable lens size in a refracting telescope is around 1 m. The world’s largest refracting telescope is at Yerkes Observatory in the U.S., with a 1.02-m lens. The human eye’s …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lion's Gate Portal 8/8: All about the celestial portal of manifestation

Hindustan Times

August 8 is believed as the day of the opening of the Lion's Gate Portal, a cosmic event that is thought to create an ideal moment for manifesting your desires. The Lion's Gate Portal opens on August 8 every year. The Lion's Gate Portal is believed to open when the star Sirius aligns with the sun in Leo, creating a …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lion's Gate Portal 8/8: All about the celestial portal of manifestation

Hindustan Times

August 8 is believed as the day of the opening of the Lion's Gate Portal, a cosmic event that is thought to create an ideal moment for manifesting your desires. The Lion's Gate Portal opens on August 8 every year. The Lion's Gate Portal is believed to open when the star Sirius aligns with the sun in Leo, creating a …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Mackie's Captain America: Brave New World May Finally Address Eternals' Lost Plot

News 18

After the events of Eternals, where the team defeated Celestial Tiamut and prevented him from destroying Earth, they left behind a massive statue of Tiamut emerging from the ocean. However, it looks like Anthony Mackie starrer Captain America: Brave New World might finally throw light on the biggest MCU mystery. Here is the first peek at Tiamut in 'Captain America: …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch

Hindustan Times

A magnificent celestial spectacle is approaching at the end of July and will be visible from everywhere across Earth to the naked eye. How and When to watch double meteor light shower this month. However, the celestial event will peak on July 30 when it will be most visible from Earth against the dark sky. Points to remember for meteor-gazing …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Celestial tourism spike leads Finnair to add midnight sun flights from Helsinki to Bodø

Hindustan Times

The sky is calling. With the total solar eclipse in North America, geomagnetic storms making the northern lights visible in unexpected US locations from Alabama to California, plus an aurora borealis that’s predicted to be at its most active now until 2026, travellers are increasingly taking inspiration from what feel like once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomena. Celestial tourism spike leads Finnair to …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA shares stunning image of galaxy NGC 4214. All you need to know about this celestial gem

Live Mint

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration 's Hubble Space Telescope has released a stunning image of dwarf galaxy NGC 4214. The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and since then has changed the fundamental understanding of the universe right from determining the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars to discovering dark energy. The image shared by NASA showed …

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7 months ago

Witness rare celestial magic on June 3 as six planets align in a straight line, here's how to spot them

Hindustan Times

Next month, on June 3, there will be a planetary alignment that may actually allow you to witness six planets align in the sky. According to Kate Pattle, a lecturer at University College London's Physics & Astronomy Department in conversation with Glamour UK, “A planetary alignment is an astronomical event that happens when, by coincidence, the orbits of several of …

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7 months ago

Celestial Padmavathi Parinayotsavam commences at Tirumala's Narayanagiri gardens

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The annual three-day Padmavathi Parinayotsavam festival, marking the celestial wedding of Lord Venkateswara and His consorts, started in a grand fashion at the Narayanagiri Gardens on Friday evening. The auspicious event commenced with the processional deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy being carried on the Gaja Vahana to the beautifully decorated Narayanagiri Gardens. Artwork depicting scenes from the Lord's life …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Rare 'geomagnetic solar storm' mesmerises stargazers with celestial lights display | VIDEO

India TV News

Washington: In a rare circumstance, stargazers were left mesmerised after a strong geomagnetic solar storm hit the Earth, producing northern lights in the US and other countries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning after a solar outburst reached Earth much earlier than expected, which can produce such strong lights and disrupt power and …

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8 months ago

Celestial bath marks grand finale of Tirumala Vasanthotsavam

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The annual three-day Vasanthotsavam festival at Tirumala concluded in grand style on Tuesday with the sacred Snapana Tirumanjanam ceremony. Devotees thronged the venue to witness the auspicious event, which marked the culmination of the spring festival celebrations at the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Accompanied by Vedic hymns, priests bathed and adorned the deities during the Snapana Tirumanjanam ceremony, creating …

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8 months ago

Zero shadow day in Bengaluru today; Check time, date across Indian cities to see the rare astronomical spectacle

Live Mint

Zero Shadow Day 2024: The city of Bengaluru is set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon known as ‘Zero Shadow Day’ today. On these two days, the Sun will be exactly overhead at noon and will not cast a shadow of an object on the ground," as per the Astronomical Society of India website. Kanyakumari: April 10 and September 1 …

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An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

'Dark comets': Nasa studies mysterious new kids in our solar system

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year

What One Russian Satellite Tells Us About the Future of Nuclear Warfare - The New York Times

Musk vs Ambani: A celestial battle for India's broadband future

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November

Moon to Cast a Brilliance on Spica: A Stellar Occultation in November

Satellite mission finds mysterious celestial object

Celestial Symphony: Night Sky Unveiled in Queretaro's Joya-La Barreta Park

Ayodhya Lights Up with 25 Lakh Diyas for Deepotsav

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years

What is a telescope? How good are modern telescopes? | Explained

Lion's Gate Portal 8/8: All about the celestial portal of manifestation

Lion's Gate Portal 8/8: All about the celestial portal of manifestation

Anthony Mackie's Captain America: Brave New World May Finally Address Eternals' Lost Plot

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch

Celestial tourism spike leads Finnair to add midnight sun flights from Helsinki to Bodø

NASA shares stunning image of galaxy NGC 4214. All you need to know about this celestial gem

Witness rare celestial magic on June 3 as six planets align in a straight line, here's how to spot them

Celestial Padmavathi Parinayotsavam commences at Tirumala's Narayanagiri gardens

Rare 'geomagnetic solar storm' mesmerises stargazers with celestial lights display | VIDEO

Celestial bath marks grand finale of Tirumala Vasanthotsavam

Zero shadow day in Bengaluru today; Check time, date across Indian cities to see the rare astronomical spectacle