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 […]
If you are standing on Mars and looking at our planet, Earth, what is it like to see Earth and Moon from Mars? Yes, we know the scene would be pretty impressive. So, if you want to learn more about the scene, let’s keep over this blog and uncover what we have for you! ESA’s […]
Brown dwarfs, though not precisely classified as planets, often come up in discussions due to their position between planets and stars. One well-known example is HD 100546 b with a radius 6.9 times that of Jupiter. Let’s Know More About This Exoplanet: HD 100546 b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a B-type star. […]
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, […]
Since 1995, scientists have found more than 4,000 Earth-like exoplanets. It would surely be your surprise that these planets are outside our solar system. NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration page says the Kepler Space Telescope found most of these. Astronomers really wanted to find the first “alien Earth.” The Earth-like planets in the Milky Way. New discoveries […]
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. […]
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 […]