Eclipses – an overview
What is it that not just astronomers, but all populace looks forward to, happens twice a year, and is one of the most beautiful things to experience? You guessed it right – An eclipse! We have heard about the two types of eclipses – solar and luna ...
The Great Conjunction
We have all been enjoying the Jupiter-Saturn pair close-in beside the Milky Way core since the last year, and it is time for the climax now! On 21st of Dec 2020, this duo of the largest planets in our solar system will come extremely close to each o ...
Geminids Meteor Shower
Are you excited for the forthcoming year? Needless to say, YES..!, but before that, encounter some terrific meteor showers this month. The month hails the beginning of the strongest meteor shower of the year- the Geminids. Get ready for a two-wee ...
GALAXIES
You are reading this blog sitting on a Pale Blue Dot which is a part of a Solar System which is a part of even larger structure called as Milky Way Galaxy or also known as “Aakash Ganga” in Indian Astronomy. The Milky Way was seen since around 400 BC ...
The Discovery of Uranus’s Rings and how India lost its share of contribution in it!
William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, the 1st planet found with the telescope. He called the planet “The Georgium Sidus” to flatter King George III of England. The name "Uranus"(Greek God) was first proposed by German astronomer Johann Elert Bo ...
6 best places to stargaze Near Mumbai
Nightclubs and beer pong are passé. It’s time to up the ante and indulge in new hobbies or new experiences. City life can get monotonous, and we all seek experiences that feel enriching and lend some inspiration to our work-driven lives. Back in th ...
