 "What is a Astronomy?")
Astronomy
What is a Astronomy?
Astronomy is a branch of science that helps us to study all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena. In simpler terms, astronomy is the study about the sun, moon, stars, planets, comets, gas, galaxies, gas, dust, and other non-Earthly bodies and phenomena.
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NASA's Chandra observatory helps dig out black holes previously buried
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has helped discover hundreds of black holes previously buried, which will help astronomers get a more accurate census of black holes in the universe
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NASA mission spots 2nd Earth-size world within 'habitable zone' of its star
NASA mission has discovered a second Earth-sized, rocky planet within the habitable zone of its star -- the range of distances where liquid water could occur on a planet's surface
Four eclipse events this year, two would be visible in India: Astro expert
A partial lunar eclipse would occur on the intervening night of October 28 and 29 and it will be visible in India
 "Four eclipse events this year, two would be visible in India: Astro expert")
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder.
 "Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away")
Astronomers discover heaviest element in an exoplanet atmosphere barium
Astronomers have discovered the heaviest element ever found in an exoplanet atmosphere barium
 "Astronomers discover heaviest element in an exoplanet atmosphere barium")
Nasa to use SpaceX's Dragon to boost Hubble telescope to higher orbit
The deal signed by NASA and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. called for collaborating on a feasibility study of such a mission, though NASA has yet to commit to such a flight.
 "Nasa to use SpaceX's Dragon to boost Hubble telescope to higher orbit")
Astronomers map distances in the largest-ever catalog to 56,000 galaxies
Astronomers have assembled the largest-ever compilation of high-precision galaxy distances, called Cosmicflows-4.
Astronomers detect hot gas bubbles swirling around supermassive black hole
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/sub millimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have spotted signs of a 'hotspot' that helps us better understand the enigmatic environment of our supermassive black hole
 "Astronomers detect hot gas bubbles swirling around supermassive black hole")
Don't miss Jupiter's closest date with Earth in 70 years on September 26
Jupiter's opposition occurs every 13 months, making the planet appear larger and brighter than any other time of the year
 "Don't miss Jupiter's closest date with Earth in 70 years on September 26")
Astronomers find new Saturn-like planet hiding in disc through novel method
All astronomers concur that planets are created in the bands of gas and dust but it has been challenging to observe genuine planetary birth and development in these settings
 "Astronomers find new Saturn-like planet hiding in disc through novel method")
All you need to know about India's first dark sky reserve in Ladakh
Government plans to promote astronomy tourism at the reserve, which is located in Hanle in Ladakh
 "All you need to know about India's first dark sky reserve in Ladakh")
Length of Earth's day is mysteriously increasing, scientists don't know why
Atomic clocks, combined with precise astronomical measurements, have revealed that the length of a day is suddenly getting longer, and scientists don't know why
 "Length of Earth's day is mysteriously increasing, scientists don't know why")
After Russian withdrawal, what next for International Space Station?
The International Space Station was a symbol of post-Cold War peace and cooperation, and the Russian announcement of withdrawal after 2024 signifies the reversal of that cooperation
 "After Russian withdrawal, what next for International Space Station?")
Chinese astronauts enter lab module after docks with space station
It was the first time the Chinese astronauts had entered the lab module in orbit
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How James Webb Space Telescope lets us see first galaxies in the universe
It has been an exciting week with the release of breathtaking photos of our Universe by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Images such as the one below give us a chance to see distant galaxies
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James Webb telescope captures images of universe: How astronomy will change
Unveiled by US president Joe Biden, the stunning image of SMACS 0723, a cluster of thousands of galaxies, was released on July 11
 "James Webb telescope captures images of universe: How astronomy will change")
International astronomers in Australia capture black hole eruption
Astronomers from Curtin University, as part of an international team, have produced the most comprehensive images of the nearest active black hole to earth.
Indian astronomers discover new exoplanet, rare stars hotter than Sun
Indian astronomers have added another feather to their cap as they have recently made two new discoveries -- an exoplanet 1.4x the size of Jupiter and a rare class of radio stars hotter than the Sun.
Star system with right-angled planets surprises astronomers
Two planets orbit the poles while another revolves around the star's equator, suggesting a mysterious force
Planet X or a mirage?
This theoretical planet could be taking between 10,000 and 20,000 Earth years for one full revolution around the Sun
