astronomy

On Monday Russia to see the first New Year's meteoric shower

On Monday Russia to see the first New Year's meteoric shower

On Monday, January 3, the residents of Russia will see the first New Year's meteoric shower. This is stated in a message posted on the website of the Moscow Planetarium. According to astronomers, one will be able to see up to …

Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking passes away

Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking passes away

The brightest star in the firmament of science, Stephen Hawking, whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76, the Guardian reported. His family released a …

IAU formally approves 227 star names

IAU formally approves 227 star names

The Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) of the International Astronomical Union established a new catalogue of IAU star names, with the first set of 227 approved names published on the IAU website. “Since the IAU is already …