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5 days ago
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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Captures A Slice Of The Cosmos From His Bengaluru Home
Last Updated: Shukla, who returned from space earlier this year, continues to share his love for astronomy through striking night sky photographs shot from his rooftop. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the only Indian aboard the Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has shared detailed images of the Orion Nebula taken from the rooftop of his home in Bengaluru. Shukla, who returned from the International Space Station with commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), posted close-up photos on his X account. The images feature the Orion Nebula in sharp detail, with the Horsehead Nebula clearly visible at its center. Shukla, who is undergoing post-mission medical checks and recovery, took up astrophotography after returning from training at Star City, Russia. He shared that aboard the ISS, he frequently spent time in the Cupola, which is the station's panoramic viewing module, and capturing Earth and celestial views. In the X post, he wrote, 'I started into astrophotography upon returning to India after my first leg of training at GCTC, Russia. The pictures in sequence are of the same interstellar object M42 (M stands for Messier- Name of the catalogue that maintains all night sky objects) also known as the Orion Nebula. Over time we got better that is evident from the last photo. All the pictures were clicked from the night sky of Bengaluru. Slow or fast, if you keep moving progress is guaranteed". After completing the mission, Shukla spoke of how impossible it is to see any borders from space. During a live video interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, 'After seeing Earth from outside, the first thought that came to mind was that Earth looks completely one; no border is visible from outside…We all are part of humanity, and the Earth is our one home". On his exchange with PM Modi aboard the ISS, Shukla said, 'The sky has never been the limit. Not for me, not for India." He added that India's flag now flies aboard the space station for the first time in history. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Shubhanshu Shukla's mission research highlights included seven experiments led by Shukla, including stem‑cell studies aimed at preventing muscle loss in microgravity, work that has potential terrestrial applications for ageing populations. He described absorbing these lessons 'like a sponge" and expressed confidence they would prove 'highly valuable" for India's Gaganyaan programme During that same exchange, Shukla described India as 'truly grand" from space, saying it appears 'bigger than it does on the map." Modi praised him for 'hoisting the flag of India in space" and said his journey was 'the shubh‑aarambh (auspicious beginning) of a new era". view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Nebulas spotted in Norfolk skies ahead of planetary parade
Giant clouds of dust and gas were spotted in Norfolk skies ahead of seven planets being visible at the same time. Multiple nebulas, clouds of gas and dust that exist between stars, were seen by people across the county. Trevor Mayes from Diss captured two nebulas on Tuesday night including the Horsehead Nebula. The Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula were seen in south Norfolk (Image: Trevor Mayes) This small dark nebula in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex takes the shape of a horse's head and is usually difficult to see. Mr Mayes also spotted the Flame Nebula which is a large star-forming region. READ MORE: 5 of the best places to see snowdrops in Norfolk this year It is lit by the Alnitak star and is a vast cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born. The two nebula sightings came after photographer Peter Everitt photographed the California Nebula from his back garden in north Norfolk on Monday. The California Nebula was also seen (Image: Peter Everitt) The star is located about 1,000 light years away and its name comes from its resemblance to the outline of California. The sightings come just days before Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn will all be briefly visible in the evening sky. The planetary parade is a rare sight that has not been seen in 15 years. It will be the last time seven planets can be seen simultaneously so well until 2040. To best see the phenomenon sky gazers should look up after sunset at about 5.30pm on Friday.
What's On
11-02-2025
- Science
- What's On
12 of the most stunning pictures of outer space taken from the UAE
To infinity and beyond (into outer space)… As Buzz Lightyear would say. Outer space is a fascinating concept – somewhere in between time and how we perceive it, where the secrets of our universe and origins lie. The community of astronomy enthusiasts is vast and passionate in the UAE, and the results of that are some stunning visuals taken from the corner different corners of the country. Find here, some of the very best. Horsehead Nebula Location: The UAE Credit: Yousef Al Qasimi Cardiac Nebula IC1805 Location: Abu Dhabi Credit: Majid Saqr Al-Qasimi M33 Location: Al Ain Credit: Abdullah Al-Aryani The Moon Location: Dubai Credit: Majid bin Saqr Al-Qasimi The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Location: The UAE Credit: Yousef Al Qasimi Rosette Nebula Location: The UAE Credit: Tamim Al-Tamimi The Milky Way Location: Southern UAE Credit: Mohammad Al-Marzouqi C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) Location: Abu Dhabi Credit: Majid Saqr Al-Qasimi Messier Al-Boud galaxy M81 and Siqar M82 Location: Razin Credit: Majid Saqr Al-Qasimi Perseid Meteor Shower Location: The UAE desert Credit: Yousef Al Qasimi and Abdullah Al Qasim Cone nebula NGC 2264 Location: Al Ain Credit: Abdullah Al-Aryani The Moon Location: Sharjah Credit: Aisha Faisal El-Hamar Follow the space chasers here: @alqasmyi, @__amas__, @msaqer_, @m_3sh8ae, @ @alqasim96, @falak_ae Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
