Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe on Tuesday approached closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, marking a significant historic milestone.During this flyby, the probe endured scorching temperatures exceeding 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius) as its advanced heat shield withstood the extreme heat.Launched in August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe embarked on a seven-year mission … Read more
Aurora in Ladakh (Picture credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ladakh‘s recent sightings of aurora, marked by reddish or greenish light in the night sky and usually observed in the far northern regions, is a validation of our efforts in space weather monitoring, a team of astrophysicists that predicted the activity about 48-72 hours prior said. The … Read more
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 promises not just a momentary plunge into darkness for those in the path of totality but also a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s grandeur, including potential enormous explosions. This celestial event, taking viewers through seconds to minutes of totality, is the only occasion when gazing directly … Read more
BENGALURU: The Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload on board Aditya-L1 satellite has successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) on solar wind, including CME events that occurred on Feb 10-11, Isro said on Friday.PAPA has two sensors — Solar Wind Electron Energy Probe (SWEEP) to measure electrons and Solar Wind Ion … Read more
