Astronomers have discovered the first radio signals from a unique category of dying stars, called Type Ibn supernovae, and ...

I have been writing about the Giant Magellan Telescope for a long time. Nearly two decades ago, for example, I wrote that time was “running out” in the race to build the next great optical telescope ...

For decades, scientists have worked towards building world-class observational facilities on Indian soil, and the emphasis on upgrading and establishing advanced telescope infrastructure, particularly ...

The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

We now have direct images of two supermassive black holes: M87* and Sag A*. The fact that we can capture such images is ...

Upon arrival at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the Optical Telescope Assembly for the agency's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was lifted out of the shipping fixture and placed with other ...

Optical aberration theory remains a fundamental component in the design and operation of space telescopes. With increasingly ambitious astronomical missions and the demand for high-resolution imaging, ...

Budget 2026 brings a major boost to science as FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces four key telescope projects to strengthen ...

India is significantly boosting its astronomical observation capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. Finance ...

BENGALURU: In her 9th consecutive Budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced funds ...