Oct 13

How we WONDER …

Twinkle twinkle little stars,How I wonder WHERE you are… Nearly everyone familiar with English, no matter where they live, has heard the “Twinkle Twinkle” poem as a child. However, children today, in most parts of the habitable world, struggle to imagine the sense of wonder the poem once evoked. So, how did we lose this […]

Sep 21

A Cosmic Snowball: Exploring the Wonders of Comets

“Comets are the remnants of the Solar System’s formation, frozen in time and space, waiting to reveal the history of our origins.” — Brian Cox What is a Comet? Comets are cosmic snowballs composed of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the Sun. They are considered remnants from the early Solar System, about 4.6 […]

Aug 4

Best Guide to have a glimpse of Aurora

(Part – 2; Best places to view Aurora) We are back with Part 2. In the last part (Best Guide to have a glimpse of Aurora), we discussed the factors that make it inevitable to watch these lights. In this part, we will give a list of places that are locations to witness the Northern […]

Jun 30

Best Guide to have a glimpse of Aurora

Part – 1; Factors necessary for clear view of Aurora  Experiencing Aurora’s dancing lights has been on almost everyone’s bucket list. These celestial lights are no less than a heavenly view, which one can cherish for their whole lives. Well, if you really are serious about it, then you must know a few things before […]

May 27

A Journey into the Phenomenon of Auroras

Exploring the Science, Splendor, and Impact of Nature’s Celestial Light Show Source: https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-auroras Auroras, often referred to as the Northern and Southern Lights, are mesmerizing natural light displays predominantly seen in the polar regions. They occur when charged particles from the Sun, primarily electrons and protons, collide with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, such as […]

Jun 22

Cosmic Marvels Unveiled by the James Webb Space Telescope

“JWST doesn’t just look at the stars—it listens to their stories, billions of years in the making.” EVER WONDERED? Isn’t it incredible how a single telescope can connect us to the distant past and expand our understanding of the universe? Peering back in time with the James Webb Space Telescope is nothing short of magical. […]

Jan 11

Soyuz – Docking Onto The ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest single structure humans have ever sent out into space. It is the world’s largest international cooperative programme in science and technology till date. It was built by sending parts–one by one–on separate missions, and connecting them together in space. Building the ISS was not the only difficult […]