Astronomy

LIGO Project poised to catapult India onto world stage in physics and astronomy

The Rs 2,000 crore LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory)  project which is under implementation will put India in the big…

2 years ago

India steps up ‘astro-tourism’ with first-ever star-gazing site in Ladakh

India's first-ever 'Night Sky Sanctuary' will be set up in Ladakh within the next three months, Science and Technology Minister…

2 years ago

Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn to align in straight line this week after 1000 years

<p> After 1,000 years, a rare and unique astronomical event will take place during the last week of April when…

3 years ago

How Hanle Observatory In Leh Became The World’s Most Popular Observatory

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j4nFvHinK5g" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> A research study…

3 years ago

Largest Ever Mega Comet Heading Towards Our Solar System

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/63NS7RXvg2Q" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> An object so…

3 years ago

Leh’s Hanle observatory could become the world’s favourite for star gazing

<p> <strong>The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located at Hanle near Leh in Ladakh is fast becoming one of the most…

3 years ago