Imagine peering into the depths of the universe and discovering a collection of cosmic entities so peculiar, so enormous, and so red, they came to be known as ‘Red Monsters’. As mysterious and intriguing as their name suggests, Red Monsters are a modern astronomical enigma, their discovery being a testament to the ceaseless innovation in
Astronomy
Andromeda Galaxy and its Impending Collision with the Milky Way
The cosmos is a vast and intricately woven fabric of stellar bodies that encompasses everything we can observe, including galaxies, cosmic gas, and dark matter. Within the fabric of the universe exist two galaxies – the Andromeda and the Milky Way. For eons, they’ve been hurtling towards each other on a cataclysmic collision course. However,
The Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope: A Decade of Cosmic Discoveries
Imagine a tool so powerful that it can unlock the mysteries of cosmic phenomena occurring billions of light years away, revealing extraordinary facts about the universe we inhabit. The Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope, which was launched into space on June 11, 2008, is precisely that tool. Has it turned out to be the revolutionary way
Discovering the Universe with the Hubble Telescope
Imagine being able to capture a cosmic view of the universe that far surpasses the grasp of any ground-based telescope. This dream became a reality when the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into the cosmos on April 24, 1990. But what makes the Hubble Telescope so special, and how has it reshaped our understanding of