astronomy
Solar system's first interstellar immigrant discovered
All of the planets in our solar system, and the vast majority of other objects as well, travel around the Sun in the same direction.
Bizarre star that refuses to die discovered
The spectra obtained at Keck Observatory showed that this supernova looked like nothing ever seen before.
Launch of telescope for detecting optical signals from gravitational waves
New telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves officially launched in La Palma.
Some exciting glimpses of the cosmos and beyond
So the author describes how anomalies in the motion of planet Uranus were a cause of worry.
Giant telescope to show up in Spain if Hawaii isn’t possible
TMT International Observatory says Hawaii's Mauna Kea remains the preferred location for the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope.
Year later, revamped planetarium to open gates
The planetarium’s popularity grew each year and by 2014 it had received a footfall of more than 6.5 lakh visitors a year.
Extra second added to Indian time today
Adding the leap second to the Indian clock is done by the NPL under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Supermoon to light up sky beginning Monday morning
The brightest moon in almost 69 years will be lighting up the sky.