Astronomy

LIGO Project poised to catapult India onto world stage in physics and astronomyLIGO Project poised to catapult India onto world stage in physics and 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 LadakhIndia steps up ‘astro-tourism’ with first-ever star-gazing site in Ladakh

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…

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

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

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…

4 years ago
Largest Ever Mega Comet Heading Towards Our Solar SystemLargest Ever Mega Comet Heading Towards Our Solar System

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…

4 years ago
Leh’s Hanle observatory could become the world’s favourite for star gazingLeh’s Hanle observatory could become the world’s favourite for star gazing

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…

4 years ago