'Severe' geomagnetic storm slams Earth today
An enormous mass of charged solar particles will slam into our planet on October 10, likely triggering a "severe" G4-class geomagnetic …
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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 …
Astronomical tourism; What Iran has to offer to stargazers
Tourism industry has gained momentum in recent years with the government redoubling efforts to boost the sector for increasing foreign currency revenues
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
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 …
