Astronomy & Astrophysics Today: Must-Know Updates

1. A Tiny New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a previously unknown moon—now the 29th orbiting Uranus—briefly glimpsed near its bright ring system during observations in February 2025. This discovery offers new insight into the formation and evolution of Uranus’s rings.NASA ScienceAstronomy Magazine 2. First-of-Its-Kind Supernova Reveals Stellar…

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Not a Black Hole. Not a Neutron Star. Something New.

Astronomers have spotted something 3,000 light-years away that doesn’t fit into any category we’ve ever seen before. We already know the two extremes: But this new object is neither. Boson Star Concept Art — A striking interpretation of a boson star warping light, capturing the mysterious nature of these hypothetical objects (as detailed by Space.com)…

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“Don’t Sleep on the Night of August 12 – Witness Venus and Saturn Side by Side in the Sky!”

A Stargazer’s Dream: August 12, 2025 — Meteor Showers & Planetary Pairing This August brings a celestial double feature that’s too stunning to miss. Picture this: as dawn breaks, the sky will unfold two extraordinary events in close succession—a dazzling meteor shower followed by a rare planetary union. Early Morning Magic: Venus & Jupiter Come…

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Dolphin-Head Nebula: Where a Dying Star Blows a Cosmic Bubble

The Cosmic Dolphin’s Embrace: A Stellar Farewell in Canis Major (Image: nebula.jpg) Source: Zubayer Kaolin :Dolphin-Head Nebula (Sharpless 2-308) in Canis Major, a cosmic bubble created by a Wolf-Rayet star. In the vast cosmic ocean, where stars are born and die, there exists a celestial marvel that captivates with its ethereal beauty and intriguing story….

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Space News & Skywatching Highlights — Late July 2025

The universe remains an ever-evolving frontier. From Earth-observing collaborations to solar phenomena and Mars-bound plans, here’s a curated report of the most exciting space developments right now. 1. NASA–ISRO NISAR Set for Earth-changing Launch 2. TRACERS Mission Launches—Twin Satellites to Track Space Weather 3. SpaceX Expands Starlink and O3b mPOWER Networks 4. Skywatching: July Highlights…

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Black Holes and White Holes: A Beginner’s Guide to Cosmic Gateways

Introduction: Journey into the Unknown Imagine you’re gazing into the night sky, staring into the vast darkness, and you hear the term “black hole.” You might think of it as a giant vacuum in space, swallowing everything nearby. But what exactly is a black hole? Is there a reverse of it—something called a white hole?…

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What’s New in Space: Today’s Updates (July 17, 2025)

Here’s a detailed look at the latest developments in space exploration—from spacecraft and rockets to planets, asteroids, and skywatching events. 1. Twisting Plasma Prominence Erupts from the Sun Late yesterday, NASA’s GOES satellite captured breathtaking footage of a solar prominence – a loop of superheated plasma gracefully twisting away from the Sun’s southern pole. These…

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astronomical events in July

Today’s Space Roundup – July 15, 2025

1. Axiom‑4 Crew (Including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla) Returns to Earth After an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, Axiom‑4 crew member Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla is preparing to splash down near California around 3 PM IST today, July 15. The mission marked a significant milestone for India in commercial space collaboration, drawing widespread attention and national pride economictimes.indiatimes.com+3nasa.gov+3Indiatimes+3….

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