Anna Mani was an Indian physicist and meteorologist known for her work on solar radiation and instrumentation. She made significant contributions to weather forecasting and was a pioneer in meteorological instrumentation in India.
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Yes, some objects in the sky have temperatures exceeding the Sun’s core. For instance, neutron stars and supernova remnants can reach temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius due to their extreme density and energy.
Here are the planets’ distances from the Sun (in AU) and average temperatures: Mercury (0.39 AU, 167°C), Venus (0.72 AU, 464°C), Earth (1.00 AU, 15°C), Mars (1.52 AU, -65°C), Jupiter (5.20 AU, -110°C), Saturn (9.58 AU, -140°C), Uranus (19.22 AU, ...
In India, Leh in Ladakh is among the coldest places, with temperatures dropping to -40°C. Phalodi in Rajasthan is one of the hottest, reaching up to 51.0°C. These extremes vary seasonally.
Animal body temperatures are measured using digital or mercury thermometers, typically rectally for accuracy. Each species has its own normal range: cats and dogs around 101-102°F, horses 99-101°F, camels 97-101°F, cows and buffaloes 100.5-102.5°F.