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Mira star’ helps scientists measure universe’s expansion more accurately

, Mira, also known as Omicron Ceti, is a famous star that changes its brightness regularly. These are giant stars in the last stages of their life. (SOURCED)
Published on Sept 01, 2025 05:12 am IST

Narlikar was deeply committed to IUCAA’s welfare: Srianand

The Pune International Centre on Saturday hosted the Dr Jayant Narlikar Memorial Lecture as tribute to the life and works of the globally known scientist and founding director of IUCAA. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 06:10 am IST

Astrophysicist who proposed alternative to Big Bang theory passes away at 86

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s most respected astrophysicists and a tireless science communicator, passed away in Pune early Tuesday morning. He was 86. (PTI)
Published on May 21, 2025 09:20 am IST

Jayant Narlikar: Cosmic visionary who bridged chasm of science and society

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Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s most respected astrophysicists and a tireless science communicator, passed away in Pune early Tuesday morning. He was 86. (PTI)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:44 pm IST

Astronomers find collisional ring galaxy 30 million light years from the Milky Way

The optical image of the gamma-ray emitting collisional ring galaxy system, ‘Kathryn′s Wheel’. (Right): Glowing hydrogen gas characteristic of star-forming regions is seen in the H-alpha band image of the same region, highlighting the ring of star formation. The dotted ellipse is added to guide the eye. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:16 am IST