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State’s only public observatory in the dark amid space crunch
Goa’s only public observatory run by AFA is shut after Junta House demolition plans; telescopes and instruments moved to unfinished St Inez building.
Don’t miss this Saturn show on Oct 4!
Saturn reaches opposition on Oct 4, 2026, 126 million km from Earth; visible all night at magnitude 0.3, with rings and moons seen via telescope.
Chandra Grahan 2026 Time: Will Lunar Eclipse be visible in India? Check August 28 timings and sutak rules
The 2026 Lunar Eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, is set to grace the skies on August 28, showcasing a deep partial eclipse primarily visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. Unfortunately, this celestial event won't be seen from India, which means…
PM Modi highlights return of Chola - era copper plates ; urges youth to explore astronomy
APOD: 2026 May 30 – Supermoon Versus Micromoon
APOD: 2026 May 30 – Supermoon Versus Micromoon What is so micro about tonight's blue micromoon? Just after sunset, a full moon will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual. The reason is that the Moon's fully illuminated phase occurs within a s…
The Australian Outback
Podcast Transcript From the oldest rocks on Earth to underground towns, vanished rivers, red deserts, cattle stations, opal fields, and skies filled with stars, the Australian Outback is one of the most iconic and misunderstood places on the planet. It is no…
Skeptoid #1041: Full Moon Myths
A round-up of plausible-sounding myths about the Moon, most of which you've probably heard, and some of which you might believe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices