by iMaven | Sep 24, 2023 | Asteroids, Astronomy
Today, September 24, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is scheduled to return a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth. This will be the first time that a U.S. spacecraft has returned a sample from an asteroid, and it will be the largest sample of asteroid material...
by iMaven | Sep 16, 2023 | Astronomy, Indian Astronomy
In the vast tapestry of human history, few achievements rival the profound insights and architectural marvels of ancient Indian observatories, known as “Jantar Mantars.” These remarkable structures, scattered across the Indian subcontinent, offer a...
by iMaven | Sep 16, 2023 | Astronomy, Indian Astronomers
In the annals of astronomy, the name Vainu Bappu shines as brightly as the celestial objects he dedicated his life to studying. Born on August 10, 1927, in Chennai, India, Vainu Bappu became one of the most prominent and influential astronomers of the 20th century,...
by iMaven | Sep 16, 2023 | Astronomy, Stars
In the vast expanse of the universe, where countless celestial objects capture our imagination, pulsars stand out as some of the most extraordinary and enigmatic. These cosmic lighthouses, renowned for their precise, rhythmic beams of radiation, are a subtype of...
by iMaven | Sep 16, 2023 | Astronomy, Stars
In the vast and mysterious cosmos, neutron stars stand as some of the most enigmatic and intriguing celestial objects. These cosmic marvels are the remnants of massive stars that have undergone a cataclysmic explosion, known as a supernova. As we delve into the...
