James Webb Space Telescope Detects Sonic Boom Larger Than Milky Way Resulting From Galactic Invasion

Medicine & Technology Jan 11, 2023

The sonic boom was generated when a rogue galaxy invaded Stephen's Quintet at a speed of 1.8 million mph, causing a ripple through the interstellar plasma. Read the article for more details.

Super Black Hole From Far Galaxy Gobbles Up a Star

Jan 10, 2023

While performing an optic survey, astronomers were able to spot the rare sight of a super black hole gobbling up a nearby star. Read to know more about this discovery and its implications.

How Does the Milky Way's 'Stellar Halo' Actually Look Like? Astronomers from Harvard Show Its Real Shape

Jan 10, 2023

While astronomers previously thought of the Milky Way's stellar halo to be spherical, recent findings show that this is not the case. Read to know more.

Hubble Space Telescope Focuses on Neighboring Galaxies on Its Newly Released Image

Jan 10, 2023

A magnificent new Hubble Space Telescope image shows two neighboring galaxies, LEDA 48062 and UGC 8603, in the constellation of Canes Venatici. Read the article to learn more.

Earth Could Go Through Great Solar Storm With Strength of One Billion Hydrogen Bombs

Jan 09, 2023

Earth could experience a powerful solar storm that is as strong as a billion hydrogen bombs. Read to know more.

Green Comet Will Soon Greet the Night Sky in Its First Appearance in 50,000 Years

Jan 09, 2023

After 50,000 years, a green comet will be making its appearance in the dark night sky. Read to know more about this event.

Astronomers Discover a Structure Across Space That Is Bigger Than the Milky Way Galaxy

Jan 09, 2023

Interesting structures, known as odd radio circles (ORCs), that have ten times the diameter of Milky Way have been spotted across the universe. Read to know more about these structures.

UK's First Ever Orbital Space Launch Will Take Off Monday From Cornwall Using Virgin Orbit's Carrier Plane

Jan 09, 2023

Spaceport Cornwall invited the public to witness a historic moment as it prepares for its first ever orbital space launch on Monday.

Extraterrestrial Life Forms Might Be Waiting for the Right Time to Contact Earth, New Study Suggests

Jan 09, 2023

Scientists are focusing on planetary transits, when exoplanets pass directly in front of their suns, in the new hunt for communicating with extraterrestrial life. Read the article to learn more.

Quest for Dark Matter: Antihelium Nuclei From the Depths of the Galaxy Could Lay the Foundation For Its Existence

Jan 07, 2023

Astronomers assume that dark matter plays a significant role in the universe, although it has been impossible to prove directly its existence. Read the article to learn how the antihelium nuclei would help the quest for dark matter.

Voyager Space Partners With Airbus To Develop and Operate Starlab Commercial Space Station Project To Be Launched in 2028

Jan 06, 2023

Starlab is a commercial space station to support NASA and other space agencies' research, ensuring continuous US-European collaboration in orbit. Read the article to learn more about the partnership between Voyager Space and Airbus.

Hubble Space Telescope Detects 'Ghost Light' From Wandering Stars Scattered Across the Cluster

Jan 06, 2023

Hubble Space Telescope looked at 10 galaxy clusters and revealed that feeble, diffuse light from lone stars glimmering in intracluster space in the early universe. Read the article to learn more about them.

Two Extraterrestrial Water Worlds Discovered, With Depths 500 Times More Than Earth's

Jan 06, 2023

Astronomers identify two water world exoplanets that could have oceans that are a thousand miles deep. Read to know more about this discovery.

What's up in the Sky This Month? Astronomical Events in January 2023 Feature 2 Conjunctions, Stars, Comet

Jan 05, 2023

January marks the month when Earth is at the closest point of its orbit to the Sun. Check out the calendar of astronomical events this month, which includes two conjunctions, winter stars, and a comet.

International Space Station Crew Kicked Off the New Year With an Array of Microgravity Research for Future Missions Beyond Earth

Jan 05, 2023

Almost 3,000 microgravity research has been conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) since it opened over 20 years ago and now Expedition 68 crew greets the New Year with more experiments. Read the article to learn more details about them.