Tag: NASA
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Largest black hole discovered in Milky Way
PARIS: Astronomers identified the largest stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way, with a mass 33 times that of the Sun, according to a study published on Tuesday. The black hole, named Gaia BH3, was discovered “by chance” from data collected by the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, said an astronomer from the…
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Pakistan mein ‘Super Blue Moon’ kis waqt daikhein?
Once in a blue moon is going to be a reality tonight. On the night of August 31, a celestial spectacle known as the ‘Blue Moon’ will captivate astro enthusiasts around the world. Despite its name, this unique event won’t unveil a blue-hued moon; instead, it will radiate a captivating shade of orange. The Super…
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India makes history as Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on moon
India makes history by being the first country to ever land on the moon’s south-pole. Earlier today, former Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry, congratulated India on X (formerly Twitter) as the country awaits the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing:“All eyes on #Chandryaan3 Moon landing 5:40 PM, great day for Indian Science Community and Space…
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Meteors, beware; NASA’s DART Mission alters asteroid’s course
In a groundbreaking test of Earth’s planetary defenses, NASA’s DART probe successfully knocked an asteroid off its trajectory, creating a dazzling display of boulders hurtling into space. The story was shared by Dawn with images of the historic experiment. Last year’s momentous collision between the fridge-sized spacecraft and the pyramid-sized, rugby ball-shaped asteroid Dimorphos, situated…
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NASA records sound of ‘dust devil’ on Mars
The sound of a ‘dust devil’ on Mars has been recorded for the first time by NASA’s Perseverance when a short whirlwind swept over the rover. Researchers believe that the recording will help to gain more information about climate behavior on Mars, including how the atmosphere of the red planet could possibly support life. Although…
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NASA captures ultraviolet image of the Sun ‘smiling’ back at Earth
This week, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured an ultraviolet image of the sun with three black spots that resemble a smiling face. This face may be a harbinger of a solar storm that might cause issues for Earth. A small geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Saturday by the Space Weather Prediction Center…
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NASA releases first ever ‘deepest’ image of the distant universe
The first image from NASA’s new space telescope, which provides the most in-depth view of the universe ever taken, has been made public. It was unveiled during a White House event by United States (US) President Joe Biden. The James Webb Space Telescope, the most potent observatory ever launched into space, presented its first image…
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Fact check: Was Khan’s Peshawar jalsa visible from space?
Claim: Imran Khan’s jalsa in Peshawar was visible from space as shown in a photography taken by NASA Fact: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Peshawar jalsa was massive. Visuals and videos from the jalsa are doing the rounds on social media. However, PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan went overboard as he shared a photo from the United…
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Asteroid size of Burj Khalifa to make closest pass by Earth
A large asteroid the size of the Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building is heading for Earth. The flyby is expected to take place on Tuesday, January 18. The massive asteroid has a diameter of approximately 791 meters. Its estimated size is about 3,280 feet, which is approximately the size of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa…
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Nasa Earth releases satellite images of Hingol National Park
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared satellite images of the Hingol National Park, located 120 miles from Karachi. The image was acquired in February this year. Read more – NASA shares picture of snow-covered Himalayan ranges from space Nasa Earth observatory describes Hingol Park with its “rocky terrain, mountain caves, and beautiful…