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What is Lyrid Meteor Shower?
The Lyrid Meteor shower is active each year in the month of April. In 2021, they are expected to begin on April 19, 2021. They are generally referred to as April Lyrids. About Lyrid Meteor Shower The radiant of the meteor shower is located in constellation Lyra. Radiant of a meteor shower is the point ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Comet • Constellations • International Astronomical union • Lyrid • Meteor • Meteor showers
May 2: International Astronomy Day
Every year, International Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year. Once on September 26 and other on May 2. On this day, astronomical institutions, planetariums, museums organize fun filled activities and spread awareness about the world of astronomy. Highlights The first International Astronomy Day was celebrated in 1973. It was started by the then president ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Astronomical Discovery • Astronomy • Galileo • International Astronomical union • International Astronomy Day • space • United States
International Astronomical Union names a star after Indian Woman Scientist
On December 17, 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named a white yellow star in Sextans Constellation as “Bhibha” and its planet as “Santamasa” Highlights The star has been named Bhibha honoring Indian Woman Scientist Bhibha Choudhury who discovered subatomic particle pi-meson. Bhibha means a bright beam of light in Bengali. The name Santamasa in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Exoplanet • International Astronomical union • Particle physics • Planet • Stars
NASA renames Ultima Thule to ‘Arrokoth’
The US Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently renamed farthest cosmic body, earlier known as ‘Ultima Thule’ to ‘Arrokoth’ or Sky. NASA has renamed the distant space rock after it was criticized over the old name’s Nazi connections. Key Highlights The rock which was studied in the farthest flyby ever conducted ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Arrokoth • International Astronomical union • Kuiper belt • NASA • New Horizon • Ultima Thule
Minor Planet named after Pandit Jasraj
The IAU – International Astronomical Union has named a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter after an Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj. He is the first Indian musician to receive this honor. The planet was discovered on November 11, 2006. The minor planets discovered are given permanent numbers by the IAU. The number given to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Asteroid Belt • International Astronomical union • minor planet