Astronomy
- Middle East
Shawwal moon sighting impossible on March 29, says IAC
The International Astronomy Centre (IAC) has confirmed that the Shawwal crescent moon will be impossible to sight on Saturday, March 29, 2025, across all Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement on…
- Bangalore
After Moon & Sun, ISRO readies mission to study Astronomy
Bengaluru: After the launch of Chandrayaan-3 Moon lander and Aditya-L1 ventures, ISRO has readied a mission aimed at enhancing cutting-edge scientific understanding in Astronomy. XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated…
- Hyderabad
IIT Hyd establishes ‘Advanced Darksky Observatory’ for multidisciplinary research
Hyderabad: A 4m modern astronomical observatory, which is the first in-campus astronomical research facility among all IITs, has been established by the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H). Primarily designed as a…
- Hyderabad
Journey of Vainu Bappu as father of modern astronomy is rooted in Hyderabad, reveals writer Dinesh Sharma
Hyderabad: With the concentration of scientific institutions, universities and academic bodies, private R&D companies and technology-based industries, Hyderabad is regarded as a leading science city in India. A multitude of factors led to…
