Black holes are one of the strangest and most intriguing parts of space. An international team of scientists has captured the first-ever image of the black hole found at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. This picture is a sight to behold, taking five years to capture and requiring the work of over …
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James Webb Space Telescope, Credit : NASA And why is everyone talking about it now? Astronomy enthusiasts have known about the James Webb Space Telescope since its construction began back in 2004. However, it wasn’t launched into space until the end of 2021. On July 12th, 2022, NASA released the first images captured by this …
Have you ever looked up towards the night sky and seen those bright, weird ribbons of color? If you live near the North or South Pole, you probably have! These Northern and Southern lights are called aurora. and they are what a lot of people call one of the most beautiful sights in nature. There …
Thousands of light years away, there is a supermassive black hole spinning at the center of our galaxy – a black hole more than three million times the size theSun! And everything in the galaxy is swirling around it. So does that mean that the black hole is sucking everything into it until there is …
Everyday we hear about a lot of environmental issues that are harming humans in one way or the other. Light pollution is one of those problems. It is the excessive use of artificial outdoor lighting and has affected the world’s ecosystems and human health. Moreover, it is impossible for us to look at the wonders …
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Having a cold is no fun, your throat feels scratchy, your nose gets runny, and you seem to be sneezing every few minutes. In Space, having a cold is even worse. Can you get sick in Space? In 1968, NASA’s Apollo 7 spacecraft blasted off with a three-person crew aboard. Just 15 hours into the …
Astronomers have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. These are called exoplanets. Recent space rock experiments revealed that some of these planets have water in their atmospheres. This means that some of these distant planets could possibly support life. Image Credit-Carnegie Institution for Science–Conel M. O’D. Alexander Scroll Down for a Downloadable PDF of this …
There are a million interesting facts about snakes, but in this article, we talk about the origin of these captivating animals. From mighty pythons to massive boa constrictors, from rattlesnakes to vipers, how did they come to slither this Earth? When does the story begin? A massive asteroid hit the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula 66 million …
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What is a comet? A comet is a heavenly body that resembles a snowball and roams in space while orbiting the Sun. It is formed of frozen gases, rocks, dust particles, and other materials. Upon being frozen, all these materials compact into a ball the size of a small town. A comet also has a …
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Here are 12 easy constellations to find next time that you are out stargazing. For this blog, we have picked 12 major constellations from both Northern and Southern hemispheres. Ursa Major, Centaurus, Cassiopeia, Crux, Orion, Carina, Canis Major, Ursa Minor, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, and Scorpius. 1. Ursa Major/Big Dipper – Best time to …
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