News: The Beehive open cluster, also known as M44, astounds with its spectacular presence in the winter and spring skies. In 2023, it presents an exciting challenge for observers as it becomes the focal point for the two major planets, Mars and Venus. Prepare for a rendezvous with Mars, coinciding with the optimal visibility of […]
Looking at Venus through a telescope is easier than observing Mercury. As Venus shines brighter than Mercury and appears farther from the Sun, which is why it is more visible even in the daytime. Apart from noticing its different phases, you can also see changes in the planet’s size. When people start using a telescope, […]
Venus and the moon are two of the brightest objects visible in the night sky, with the moon being the brightest and Venus coming in a distant second. There will be a close encounter between the two on Wednesday (Feb. 22). Technically known as an appulse, this approach can be seen from New York City […]
Unveiling February 2024’s Astronomical Events: A Skywatcher’s Guide As we welcome February 2024, the skies above us are set to display a mesmerizing array of astronomical events. This month is particularly special for those interested in the wonders of astronomy, as we witness everything from the intricate orbits of planets to the Moon’s captivating phases. […]
Solar Orbiter and Parker solar probe are two programs by NASA intended to analyze the atmospheric situations at the Sun. What were the objectives of the Parker solar probe? NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe on its quest, along with the ESA solar orbiter, to investigate the Sun within close vicinity. The moniker Parker Solar […]
TRAPPIST-1 c Atmosphere’s Analysis A team of scientists from around the world used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to calculate the amount of heat energy emitted by TRAPPIST-1 c, a rocky exoplanet. The findings indicate that, if there is indeed an atmosphere, it is remarkably tenuous. TRAPPIST-1 c, with a dayside temperature of approximately 380 […]
News: The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission project is preparing for its next close flyby of Mercury on June 19. It will be about 236 km above the planet’s surface at that time. Solar Electric Operations for BepiColombo Third’s FlyBy This is the third of six flybys that ESA’s spacecraft control team is leading BepiColombo mission through […]
The “Juice mission” (Jupiter Icy moons Explorer) is an exciting and ambitious project by the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore Jupiter and its three icy moons – Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto – in depth. With a launch date set for April 13, 2023, the mission aims to explore these moons and gain insights into […]
Big space news of five planets aligned has caught the attention of everyone. It will be visible in the skies for sky watchers with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. This celestial event will showcase Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus and will require a good set of binoculars for optimal viewing. For […]