Observational astronomy studies celestial objects and phenomena by collecting and analyzing their emitted or reflected light. From Galileo's first observations of the moon in 1609 to capturing the first image…
The New Year 2025 has just started, and the universe already presents us with exciting surprises. As reported by NASA, a planetary parade featuring four planets—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars—is…
We Astrophiles belong to the small percentage of humans who are aware of the universe and want to explore its mysteries and understand how everything works. Questioning our existence, seeing…
What is astronomy? Astronomy is one of the most beautiful and adventurous hobbies. According to the American Museum of Natural History, astronomy is the study of every celestial object in…
In a recent report by the BBC, the radio waves from the Starlink satellites are interfering with radio telescopes, making it harder to observe the deep sky objects. As per…
Royal Observatory, Greenwhich, held the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition this year. The competition is held every year in 11 categories. Many amateur and professional astrophotographers around the…
According to recent reports from SA News, The 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union (IAU) will be hosted in South Africa. The Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, Professor…
A team of Indian astronomers has announced the discovery of 34 new giant radio sources (GRSs). The size of the giant radio sources makes it difficult for us to detect…
The universe has always been a source of wonder to mankind, full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. In the year 2023, a spectacular Geminid meteor shower, Comet Nishimura, graced…