Astronomy

The comet 3I/Atlas is the third interstellar visitor seen here. The earlier objects were 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019.

ISRO releases striking new image of Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu telescope

Scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory used their 1.2-metre telescope to observe comet 3I/ATLAS.

Astronomers spot 'superheated' star factory birthing stars 180 times faster than the milky way

The galaxy, known as Y1, existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang and is forming stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way today.

NASA to stream comet 3i/atlas multi-mission images live: When and where to watch

The comet 3/Atlas was discovered on 1 January 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS observatory and is only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system.

NASA spots mysterious alien rock on Mars that doesn’t belong there

Scientists noted the boulder showed odd size and shape. The team said the rock seemed foreign to surroundings. Early tests detected high iron and nickel levels inside.

Images of Red Spider Nebula revealed by NASA's Hubble and Webb telescopes

Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal stunning images of the Red Spider Nebula, showing a dying star shedding its outer layers in vivid detail.

Astronomers found Pleiades cluster, which is 20 times bigger than expected

Astronomers discovered the Pleiades star cluster is twenty times larger, with hundreds of hidden stars moving together, forming a vast stellar family.

Scientists Alert: Earth could face higher risk from interstellar objects

A recent study reveals some Earth regions are more likely to be hit by interstellar objects. Equatorial zones face higher risks, seasonal timing matters and new observatories could enhance detection and preparedness.

Scientists traced how 'Maya' they predicted eclipses for centuries

Researchers reveal that the Maya predicted solar eclipses for centuries using a sophisticated lunar calendar. This research lead towards extraordinary astronomical skill and mathematical precision.

Hidden ‘tail’ found behind the spiral galaxy, M61- Here is what study says

The Vera Rubin Telescope’s first stellar-stream discovery exposes M61’s hidden tail, revealing how galaxies merge and transform over cosmic time.

Birds vs Artoo-Detoo: How starlings beat parrots at galactic sound mimicry

With a mass of around 100 million Suns, BiRD is far from little. It belongs to a mysterious group of distant objects known as “little red dots”.

Astronomers witness most powerful black hole flare ever recorded

Astronomers have observed the most powerful black hole flare ever recorded. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into supermassive black hole behaviour and cosmic extremes.

Catch the Southern Taurid meteor shower peaking overnight on November 4-5

The meteor shower peaks overnight on 4–5 November 2025, offering a good chance to catch bright meteors and fireballs. Here is all you need to know about this night sky event.

Beaver Supermoon promise a celestial treat – Here’s all you need to know

This November offers a stunning celestial spectacle featuring a radiant Beaver Supermoon and multiple fiery meteor showers lighting up the night skies.

Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where oil and water mix-Here is what study says

A new study reveals that Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where water-like and oil-like molecules can mix, hinting at alien chemical processes.

Scientists find evidence of microbes survived long after asteroid hit in Finland

Scientists reveal that an asteroid impact in Finland created a long-lasting habitat where microbes thrived millions of years after impact.

Astronomers spot Rogue planet growing faster than expected

Astronomers have observed a free-floating planet accreting massive amounts of gas and dust, shedding new light on planetary formation.

Astronomers Capture a Vast ‘Cosmic Bat’ Spreading Its Wings in Space

Astronomers have unveiled a striking new image of a colossal interstellar cloud resembling a bat in flight, captured perfectly in time for Halloween.

3I/ATLAS sending Fibonacci Signal 8 • 13 • 8 • 5 • 13 • 8 with mysterious message ‘The Gate Awaits,’ new claims suggest

3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on 29 October 2025, coming within 1.8 astronomical units, or around 167 million miles.

Astronomers create first 3D temperature map of a distant exoplanet's atmosphere

A team from the University of Maryland and Cornell University developed the first three-dimensional temperature map of WASP-18b, a gas giant orbiting a star about 400 light years away.

The new image shows the Milky Way’s heart beating in dazzling radio colours

The image was constructed by Silvia Mantovanini, a Ph.D. student at Curtin University’s ICRAR node, who spent 18 months and over 40,000 hours on the project.

Young star's plasma ejections provide glimpses of Sun’s history

A young Sun-like star ejected both hot (100 000 K) and cool (10 000 K) plasma in a single event, offering new insight into how early stellar storms shaped planetary atmospheres.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS nears the Sun on 29 October-Here’s why it matters

A mysterious interstellar comet will swing closest to the Sun on 29 October 2025, offering astronomers vital clues about material from beyond our Solar System.

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS sparks interest as a ‘Black Swan’ in space

Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS follows strange path, labelled a “Black Swan” event, prompting astronomers to investigate its origins and unusual behaviour.

Scientists detected frozen organic molecules in distant galaxy by Webb Telescope

In a cosmic breakthrough, astronomers have detected complex organic molecules frozen in ice outside the Milky Way for the first time, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).