by iMaven | Mar 21, 2024 | Astronomy, Earth
Imagine gazing at a breathtaking picture of Earth – a vibrant blue marble suspended in the infinite blackness of space. This awe-inspiring image, isn’t just a beautiful photograph; it is a turning point. It shows us our planet as a fragile oasis, a precious...
by iMaven | Mar 18, 2024 | Astronomy, Space Machines
Launched in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has taken the astronomy world by storm. Its revolutionary infrared vision allows it to peer deeper into the cosmos than ever before, unveiling a treasure trove of groundbreaking discoveries that are...
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...
