Indian Scientists detect ionized Fluorine in Extreme Helium stars for the first time

The Extreme Helium Stars are low-mass super giants and are devoid of hydrogen. So far, around 21 helium stars have been detected. The scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have determined Fluorine in Extreme Helium stars for the first time. Highlights The chemical peculiarities of the Extreme Helium stars challenge evolution of stars. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Astrophysics • Indian Institute of Astrophysics • Milky Way • Science & Technology • Solar System • Stars

Saturn Moon Titan: Drifting faster than before

The moon of Saturn, Titan is drifting away faster than before. This has been identified by the researchers in NASA and also scientists in Italian Space Agency. Highlights According to the data received from the Cassini Spacecraft of NASA, scientists believed that the Titan has been moving away from its host planet Saturn. However, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Cassini Huygens • Cassini spacecraft • European Space Agency • Moon • NASA • Saturn • saturn moon • Solar System • space • Titan

Magnetic Field of Solar Corona unveiled

The researchers in the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy have studied the interplanetary space of the sun called solar corona. Highlights The charged particles that are radiating from the surface of the sun is called solar wind. These particles expand and fill in entire solar system. The properties of solar corona are completely dependent ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Hawaii • Magnetic Field • Science and Technology • Solar Eclipse • Solar System • Sun Corona

New Asteroid discovered near Jupiter

Astronauts have recently discovered a rare space object. The object looks like both asteroid and comet. The new space object is called Active Asteroid Highlights The asteroid has been named 2019 LD2. It has an orbit like an asteroid and a tail like a comet. The 2019 LD2 shares the orbit of Jupiter and is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Asteroid • Asteroid Belt • Comets • Jupiter • Solar System • space • Space exploration

Sun has entered into deepest period of Sunshine Recession

The sun has reached into a state of ‘solar minimum’. It has been more than 100 days since sun has shown zero sunspots. The sun is to enter into the deepest period of ‘sunshine recession’. Highlights The cycle of the sun lasts for 11 years. This is called Solar Cycle. Solar minimum does not mean ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Magnetic Field • solar cycle • solar maximum • solar minimum • Solar System • Sun