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The high amount of radiation from the newly launched Starlink V2 satellites can be a potential threat to radio astronomy.

SpaceX Starlink satellites are interrupting astronomers, say scientists from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON)

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…

This image shows the NGC 1499 galaxy. The image is a 'Young Competition' category winner of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest 2024. Image credit: Daniele Borsari via Royal Museum Greenwhich

NGC 1499 captured by a 14-year-old is amongst the winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024

Royal Observatory, Greenwhich, held the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition this year. The competition is held every year in 11 categories. A panel of judges selects the category…

World Astronomers to gather in South Africa for World’s largest Astronomy Meeting

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 radio telescope. Image credit: Matthijs van Heerikhuize/ Unsplash

Indian Astronomers detect 34 new Giant Radio Sources (GRSs)

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…

Astronomical calendar 2024: Meteor showers, Eclipse, Conjunctions and more

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…