India’s first mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-1, was launched on October 22, 2008. This mission was pivotal in enhancing India’s capabilities in space exploration and provided valuable data about the Moon’s surface and mineral composition.
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My first alphabet is in VAN but not in PAN, My second alphabet is in EARTH and also in HEAVEN, My third alphabet is in ONE and not in TWO, My fourth alphabet is in SUN and also in FUN, ...
Pluto is not considered a planet of the Sun. Once classified as the ninth planet, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union due to its small size and irregular orbit.
Sirius is the brighter star compared to the Pole Star. Located in the constellation Canis Major, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, while the Pole Star (Polaris) is less luminous but important for navigation.
Light pollution refers to the excessive or misdirected artificial light in urban areas, disrupting natural darkness. It affects stargazing, wildlife, and human health, reducing the visibility of celestial objects and altering ecosystems.
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on stellar evolution, particularly the Chandrasekhar Limit, which explains the mass limit for white dwarf stars.
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is a premier research institute focusing on astronomy, astrophysics, and related fields, contributing significantly to both national and international scientific communities.
Curiosity fuels our quest for knowledge. As you continue exploring science, keep asking questions and experimenting. Remember, every discovery starts with a simple “Why?” Embrace your journey, and enjoy the adventure ahead!
In the last 50 years, we have learned about exoplanets, black holes, dark matter and missions to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, greatly enhancing our understanding of space and our place within it.
Chapter 12, Beyond Earth, explores the universe’s vastness, celestial bodies, and the significance of space exploration, highlighting key astronomical phenomena, the importance of constellations and humanity’s quest for knowledge about our place in the cosmos.