By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna Amateur Astronomer Yesterday, we were privileged to see the closeness of three celestial objects namely Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. Tonight (Aug. 29) too in southeastern direction, one can clearly witness these objects with ease, provided the sky should be absolutely clear. Moon, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen tonight in…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer and Convener, Mysore Astronomical Society Indians are privileged to witness astounding Perseid Meteor Showers in the month of August. It is an exceptional celestial spectacle for sky observers that the extravagant yearly ‘Perseid’ showers will illuminate the night sky on Aug. 11 and 12. “Perseids” is a meteor…
By Dr. S. A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer & Convener, Mysore Astronomical Society On August 1 and 2, we are privileged to see the closeness of three celestial objects namely Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. Tonight in South-Eastern direction, one can clearly witness these objects with ease, provided the sky should be absolutely clear. Moon, Jupiter…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer Planet Watching’ is one of the most fascinating experience. If we witness the sky on a dark, clear night we can see hundreds of stars and a few terrestrial planets. They are not alike; they are of different colours and differ in brightness. Planets move slowly among the…
By Rtn. PHF Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer This year, people are in a state of utter pandemonium due to ongoing COVID crisis since March. But Astronomy enthusiasts have been active, inquisitive and creative since March. July is the month of many fascinating sky events. Already, comets SWAN and NEOWISE have rejuvenated the minds…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Coronavirus (COVID-19), lockdown, sultry weather, home stay… People are fed up of this ongoing pandemic. But now, completely deviating from COVID-19 to Astronomy, on Apr. 8, Indians are fortunate to witness the spectacular, resplendent and biggest Supermoon of this year. This is known as lunar perigee and a…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer From time immemorial, man has always been inquisitive by nature. He has been exploring the sky very deeply and effectively. None can rival the glory of star-studded night sky, being strewn with unassailable and unprecedented celestial objects. Many astronomical objects have captivated humans with love, affection, passion and…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Tonight (Feb.9), Indians will be privileged to witness the spectacular, resplendent, and first Supermoon of this year. This is known as lunar perigee and a normal lunar perigee averaging a distance of 3,62,479 kilometres happens once every orbital period. This event can be referred as “Supermoon.” The term…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer December 26 of 2019 seems to be really memorable and astounding for Indians, as everyone could witness the spectacular annular solar eclipse! Even though it was overcast and murky from Mysuru and Bengaluru, somehow Mysureans managed to see to this rare astronomical spectacle with utmost difficulty. Suddenly all…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer A meteor, sometimes called a “shooting star,” can be the brightest object in the night sky. Wandering through space, perhaps as debris left behind by a comet, meteoroids enter the earth’s atmosphere, are heated by friction and for a few seconds streak across the sky as a meteor…
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