Messier 83, also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, is a breathtaking spiral galaxy located in the southern constellation Hydra. Astronomers have been very interested in Messier 83 and have studied this galaxy since it was cataloged by the French astronomer Charles Messier in 1751–1752. This galaxy provides insights into the nature and history of […]
Some of the Solar System’s most stunning volcanoes are found on Mars. The second-tallest mountain on the planet, Ascraeus Mons, has now been observed by ESA’s Mars Express. The High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on Mars Express provided the data for this image. How was Ascraeus Mons observed and what data was used? Three major volcanoes […]
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has been capturing breathtaking images of the changing weather and seasons on Jupiter and Uranus since its launch in 1990. Although the close-up views provided by other spacecraft, such as Juno and Voyager very impressive, however, Hubble’s sharpness and sensitivity enable it to track complex activities in these largely gaseous outer […]
Introduction Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is most famous for its complex and vibrant Jupiter atmosphere. This gas giant is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, but the Jupiter atmosphere is teeming with other elements and compounds. These give rise to intricate weather patterns, the iconic Great Red Spot, mesmerizing zonal bands, […]
The unique and interesting Mawrth Vallis is one of the best places on Mars to look for signs of life! Yes, you have heard it right. If you are interested in knowing what they are, and how they would help scientists with further studies, and discoveries, we have got you! So, keep track of us, […]
This picture taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus. This is a massive region of ionized hydrogen gas that is forming stars. And is located 161,000 light-years away from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The region’s bright, new stars surround by turbulent clouds of gas […]