Astronomy

22 Jun

ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to access advanced XPoSat mission data

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTechnologyAstronomy, Black Holes, Cosmic Radiation, ISRO, Space Research, XPoSat Mission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) issued an Announcement of Opportunity on Monday, inviting research proposals from the domestic astronomical community to utilize data from the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission. The advanced space observatory is specifically designed to study bright astronomical X-ray sources operating under extreme cosmic conditions. Launched on January 1, 2024, the satellite currently operates in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude of 650 kilometres above Earth. The satellite is equipped with two sophisticated scientific payloads engineered to investigate the complex X-ray emission mechanisms of cosmic phenomena, including black holes, neutron stars, and active…

02 Mar

Meghalaya to Witness Rare ‘Blood Moon’ as Total Lunar Eclipse Graces Skies Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAstronomy, Blood Moon, IMD, Lunar Eclipse, Meghalaya, Shillong, Totality

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Meghalaya are preparing for a spectacular celestial event on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse often referred to as a "Blood Moon" will be visible in the region. Astronomers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have confirmed that the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, are among the best locations in India to witness the final stages of this rare phenomenon. According to IMD officials, the moon is expected to rise in Shillong at approximately 5:23 PM, while the totality phase- the period when the moon is completely covered by Earth's darkest shadow…