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Kunal Kambli
28 Mar 2024, 18:03

Fresh photographs of Milky Way’s black hole Sgr A* reveal strong, twisted magnetic field similar to M87*

Fresh photographs of Milky Way’s black hole Sgr A* reveal strong, twisted magnetic field similar to M87*

Fresh photographs of Milky Way’s black hole Sgr A* reveal strong, twisted magnetic field similar to M87*

The colossal black hole named Sagittarius A* resides at the heart of the Milky Way, approximately 27,000 light-years away from our planet. For the first time now, Sgr A* has been observed in polarised light, offering a fresh glimpse into its magnetic environment. The latest portrayal showcases a strong, twisted and systematically organised magnetic field enveloping the black hole.

Galactic gold rush: Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in less than 3 hours!
Kunal Kambli
27 Mar 2024, 18:11

Galactic gold rush: Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in less than 3 hours!

Dubbed the ‘49ers’ in homage to the California gold rush miners of 1849, these newfound galaxies have been likened to precious nuggets scattered across our night sky. Many of them have clustered together to form galaxy groups, with some intricately interconnected by their gas content. Among these galaxies, three even stand out for their intriguing dynamics.

Earth through Indian eye in the sky: ISRO’s meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS unveils its first batch of images
Kunal Kambli
12 Mar 2024, 12:32

Earth through Indian eye in the sky: ISRO’s meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS unveils its first batch of images

INSAT-3DS, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) meteorological satellite pivotal for weather forecasting, climate monitoring and understanding atmospheric processes, has unveiled the first batch of images captured by its meteorological Imager and Sounder payloads. These images are from the first imaging session for the Meteorological Payload IOT, which took place on March 7, 2024.