Solar System
Uranus: New Insights Into Its Mystifying Magnetic Field
Recent studies have revitalized interest in Uranus, the ice giant visited by Voyager 2 in 1986. New analyses of Voyager 2’s data reveal complexities in Uranus’s magnetic field. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the planet’s magnetosphere. They may also ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA – Eyes on the Solar System Tool : 7 GK & Current Affairs Facts
Recently NASA has updated its 3D visualization ‘Eyes on the Solar System’ tool. This new and improved system now makes interplanetary travel easier and more interactive than before. Important Facts This latest edition of “Eyes on the Solar System” lets ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA: Confirmation of 5000 Exoplanets
65 new planets have been discovered by NASA outside the Earth’s solar system. This new discovery takes the total number of exoplanets that have been discovered to over 5000. Some of these discovered planets are Earth-like. Overview: This newly discovered ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
TOI-2180: New Jupiter-like Exoplanet
A group of scientists recently discovered a new planet. The planet is of the size of Jupiter. The new planet is 379 light years away from the earth. It is 105 times denser than the earth. The planet is named ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Winchcombe Meteorite?
The National History Museum located in London is to display a piece of the meteorite that touched down the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire in the UK. The meteorite touched the UK soil in February 2021. About the Meteorite The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
What is a Blood Moon?
A Blood Moon occurs when the Moon of the Earth is on total lunar Eclipse. During this time, the moon looks red or ruddy brown. Thus it is called Blood Moon. The next Blood Moon is to occur on May ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Voyager 1 detects persistent hum
The Voyager 1 probe recently picked up humming sound. The scientists have named this as “Plasma Wave Emission”. This humming sound has been interpreted as interstellar gas activity. Moving forward, the Voyager 1 will help scientists to understand the interactions ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Scientists model Saturn’s interior structure
The scientists at the John Hopkins University have simulated the interior of the Saturn. The simulations say that a thick layer of Helium rain influence the magnetic field of the planet. Background Saturn stands out in the Solar system as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Earth’s Hidden Layer- Key Facts
Scientists have recently detected the signs of a hidden structure inside the core of Planet Earth. This sign has the potential to change the long-standing narrative of what lies at centre of Earth. This layer is being termed as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Jupiter- Saturn Great Astronomical Conjunction
On December 21, 2020 the world is to witness a rare celestial event, the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. How often does this occur? The next time, the two giants will come this close only on March 15, 2080. The ..