A similar STEM immersion sequence was offered September 14-15 to 23 AAA teachers who attended a curriculum teaching workshop, learned about current infrared astronomy research from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists, and received guided visits to the Keck Observatory’s remote observing facility on the Caltech campus and the Mt. Wilson Observatory, including a half-night’s reserved … Read more
Afterglows emit radio, infrared, optical, UV, X-ray, as well as gamma-ray light, which provides more data about the original burst. Afterglows also linger for hours to days (or even years) longer than their initial explosion, creating more opportunities for discovery. Source link
Planetary conjunction takes place when two planets appear to have come closer, while in reality they remain far away. (Picture courtesy: IE via Indian Institute of Astrophysics) Earth’s two immediate neighbours Mars and Venus will come closest to each other next week. The celestial event is called planetary conjunction. The event will be easily visible … Read more
Blazars, or feeding super massive black holes in far off galaxies, are known for their complicated emission mechanism. (Image Courtesy: PIB.gov.in) Indian astronomers detect huge optical flare in one of the oldest astronomical objects – BL Lacertae blazar: In a major achievement that can help analyse and lead to probing of mysteries and tracing of … Read more